Global Studies
Introduction to the Social Sciences
Name: ___________________________________
Introduction to the Vocabulary of the Social Sciences
In order to develop a global perspective one must have command of the basic social science vocabulary. On
the following page, you find vocabulary words categorized by social science.
 Your task is to create a Global Glossary, which will provide you early exposure to terminology we will
use throughout the course.
For each word in the Global Studies Glossary, you must complete the
following:
 List the Vocabulary term
 Categorize the term by social science
 Define the term in your own words
 Create an Illustration (drawing) of the term
 Application to Global Studies: Use your textbook to make
logical predictions as to where we will see these vocabulary
terms in action.
An example is provided for you below:
Term
Social
Science
Definition
Scarcity
Economics
The inability to
satisfy your wants
and needs.
-orSimply not having
enough
Illustration
Global Glossary Due Date:
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Global Studies Vocabulary Quiz Date:
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Application/Justification
Textbook pg.597
The Arabian Peninsula is a vast
desert-like area of the Middle East
and it lacks fresh water resources.
Because fresh water is scarce, the
government builds desalination
plants to convert sea water into
fresh water for drinking and farming
purposes.
Global Studies Glossary Vocabulary
Geography
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Cultural Geography
Physical Geography
Hemisphere
Equator
Prime Meridian
History
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Perception
Objective
Subjective
Primary Source
Secondary Source
Political Science
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Direct Democracy
Representative Democracy
Oligarchy
Theocracy
Totalitarian Dictatorship
Absolute Monarchy
Constitutional Monarchy
Anarchy
The Political Spectrum
 Revolutionary
 Liberal
 Moderate
 Conservative
 Reactionary
Economics
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Scarcity
Surplus
Supply
Demand
Opportunity Cost
Primary Needs
Secondary Needs
Wants
Consumer
Producer
Inflation
Traditional Economy
Communism
Socialism
Capitalism
Anthropology
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Ethnocentrism
Culture
Material Culture
Non Material Culture
Cultural Diffusion
Culture Shock
Socialization Process
Nuclear Family
Extended Family
Monogamy
Polygamy
Monotheism
Polytheism
Norms
Taboos