Definitions of Key Terms in History, Religion, and Society
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Alloy
A substance composed of metals melted together.
Evolution
A process of change in a particular direction.
Universe
The whole body of things observed or assumed.
Religion
The service and worship of God or the supernatural.
Mankind
The human race.
Cultivate
The preparation of the raising of crops.
Western Hemisphere
The half of the earth that includes North America, Central America, and South America.
Oligarchy
A government in which power is in the hands of a few.
Science
Knowledge covering general truths or the operation of general laws, especially as obtained and tested through the scientific method.
Caesar
Any of the Roman emperors succeeding Augustus Caesar.
Tribune
An official in ancient Rome with the function of protecting the interests of plebeian citizens from the patricians.
Martial Law
The law applied in occupied territory by the occupying military forces.
Plebeian
Ancient Rome's lowest class, excluding slaves.
Patrician
A person of high birth, aristocrat.
Magistrate
An official entrusted with the administration of the laws.
Aqueduct
A structure carrying a canal over a river or hollow.
Amphitheater
An oval or circular structure with rising tiers of seats around an arena.
Philosophy
Sciences and liberal arts exclusive of medicine, law, and theology.
Polyandry
A woman has more than one husband.
Polygamy
The practice of having more than one wife or husband at one time.
Polygyny
The state or practice of having more than one wife at a time.
Monogyny
The practice or condition of having only one wife at a time.