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What term describes a sudden change of government that is illegal and often violent?
What term describes a sudden change of government that is illegal and often violent?
Which of the following best describes 'tension' in a social context?
Which of the following best describes 'tension' in a social context?
What does the term 'intervention' imply?
What does the term 'intervention' imply?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a 'prototype'?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a 'prototype'?
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What is indicated by 'aggressive' behavior?
What is indicated by 'aggressive' behavior?
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What best defines 'civil war'?
What best defines 'civil war'?
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Which term is used to describe a lack of thought or judgment?
Which term is used to describe a lack of thought or judgment?
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What does 'notable' refer to?
What does 'notable' refer to?
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Study Notes
Key Concepts in Social Studies and General Vocabulary
- Manner: A person's way of behaving.
- Chores: Regular tasks, often domestic.
- Silly: Showing a lack of judgment or understanding.
- Invaded: Entering a country by force to take control.
- Tension: A situation of distrust and potential conflict between people.
- UN: The United Nations, an international organization aiming to improve global conditions peacefully.
- Cease: To stop or end.
- Notable: Important or deserving attention.
- Dramatic: Sudden, significant, often surprising.
- Associated: Connected, linked; one thing causing or happening with another.
- Diverse: Varied; having many different types.
- Aggressive: Angry, threatening, ready to attack.
- Legitimate: Having a fair reason or justification.
- Civil War: War between groups within a country.
- Coup: An illegal and often violent overthrow of a government.
- Intervention: Action to help or improve a situation.
- Stereotype: A fixed, often untrue, idea about a person or group.
- Fierce: Angry, aggressive, and frightening.
- Challenging: Difficult but stimulating.
- Statue: A sculpted representation of a person or animal.
- Liberty: Freedom from government control.
- Prototype: The first model of something, often used as a basis for future designs.
- Ridges: High, pointed sections of a mountain.
- Twist: To change the shape or position of something.
- Bombard: To attack continuously with bombs or guns.
- Forces: Physical action used to achieve something.
- Spy: Someone who gathers secret information.
- Siege: A military blockade of a town or city.
- Hippies: People rejecting mainstream society, associated with the 1960s.
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Test your understanding of essential vocabulary and concepts in social studies. This quiz covers terms related to behavior, conflict, and international organizations, providing insights into their meanings and implications. Perfect for students looking to enhance their knowledge in social studies.
