Social Studies Grade 7 Vocabulary Game

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Social Studies Grade 7 Vocabulary Game
Instructions Find a partner to listen while you
practice the vocabulary words for this year. Ask
your partner to keep score of how many vocabulary
words you can match to the definition before the
correct word appears on the screen. You will earn
1 point for each vocabulary word you correctly
identify. After playing, keep score for your
partner. Choose eitherEasy Version includes
hintsHarder Version no hints

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a formal agreement or treaty between two or more
nations to cooperate for specific purposes
a _ _ _ _ _ _ e
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a formal agreement or treaty between two or more
nations to cooperate for specific purposes
alliance
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the profession of designing buildings, open
areas, communities, and other artificial
constructions and environments
_ r c _ _ _ _ _ t _ _ _
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the profession of designing buildings, open
areas, communities, and other artificial
constructions and environments
architecture
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the scientific study of historic or prehistoric
peoples and their cultures
_ r _ _ _ _ o _ _ _ y
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the scientific study of historic or prehistoric
peoples and their cultures
archaeology
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an economic and political system characterized by
a free market for goods and services and private
control of production and consumption
c _ _ _ _ _ l _ s _
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an economic and political system characterized by
a free market for goods and services and private
control of production and consumption
capitalism
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an advanced state of human society, in which a
high level of culture, science, industry, and
government has been reached
_ i _ _ _ _ _ a t _ _ _
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an advanced state of human society, in which a
high level of culture, science, industry, and
government has been reached
civilization
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the system of fundamental principles according to
which a nation, state, or corporation is governed
_ o _ _ t _ t _ _ _
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the system of fundamental principles according to
which a nation, state, or corporation is governed
constitution
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a particular form or stage of civilization, as
that of a certain nation or period
c _ l _ _ r _
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a particular form or stage of civilization, as
that of a certain nation or period
culture
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something that is used as a medium of exchange
money
_ _ r r _ _ _ _
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something that is used as a medium of exchange
money
currency
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to make a difference in treatment or favor on a
basis other than individual merit
_ _ s c _ _ m _ _ _ t _
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to make a difference in treatment or favor on a
basis other than individual merit
discriminate
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a sequence of rulers from the same family, stock,
or group
_ y _ a s _ _
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a sequence of rulers from the same family, stock,
or group
dynasty
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a form of government in which the supreme power
is vested in the people and exercised directly by
them or by their elected agents

_ _ m _ _ _ a _ y
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a form of government in which the supreme power
is vested in the people and exercised directly by
them or by their elected agents
democracy
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the management of the resources of a community or
country, especially with a view to its
productivity
e _ _ _ o _ _
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the management of the resources of a community or
country, especially with a view to its
productivity
economy
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a group of nations or peoples ruled over by an
emperor, empress, or other powerful sovereign or
government
_ m p _ _ _
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a group of nations or peoples ruled over by an
emperor, empress, or other powerful sovereign or
government
empire
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extreme and general scarcity of food starvation
f _ _ i _ _
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extreme and general scarcity of food starvation
famine
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half of the terrestrial globe or celestial sphere
_ _ m _ _ p h _ _ _
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half of the terrestrial globe or celestial sphere
hemisphere
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something that comes or belongs to one by reason
of birth
_ e r _ _ _ g _
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something that comes or belongs to one by reason
of birth
heritage
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the policy of extending the rule or authority of
an empire or nation over foreign countries
_ _ p _ r _ _ l _ s _
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the policy of extending the rule or authority of
an empire or nation over foreign countries
imperialism
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the angular distance north or south from the
equator of a point on the earth's surface,
measured on the meridian of the point
l _ t _ _ u _ e
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the angular distance north or south from the
equator of a point on the earth's surface,
measured on the meridian of the point
latitude
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angular distance east or west on the earth's
surface, measured by the angle contained between
the meridian of a particular place and some prime
meridian
_ _ n g _ _ _ d _
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angular distance east or west on the earth's
surface, measured by the angle contained between
the meridian of a particular place and some prime
meridian

longitude
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devotion and loyalty to one's own nation
patriotism
_ _ t _ _ n _ _ _ s _
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devotion and loyalty to one's own nation
patriotism
nationalism
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A member of a group of people who have no fixed
home and move according to the seasons from place
to place in search of food, water, and grazing
land
n o _ _ _
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A member of a group of people who have no fixed
home and move according to the seasons from place
to place in search of food, water, and grazing
land
nomad
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the doctrine or belief that there is only one God
_ o _ _ t _ _ i s _
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the doctrine or belief that there is only one God
monotheism
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the handing down of statements, beliefs, legends,
customs, or information by means of speaking
_ _ a _ _ _ a _ _ _ _ o n
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the handing down of statements, beliefs, legends,
customs, or information by means of speaking
oral tradition
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the rational investigation of the truths and
principles of being, knowledge, or conduct
_ h i _ _ _ _ p _ _
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the rational investigation of the truths and
principles of being, knowledge, or conduct
philosophy
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the introduction of harmful substances or
products into the environment
_ o _ _ _ t _ o _
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the introduction of harmful substances or
products into the environment
pollution
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the doctrine of or belief in more than one god or
in many gods
p _ _ _ _ h _ _ s _
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the doctrine of or belief in more than one god or
in many gods
polytheism
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a political order in which the supreme power lies
in a body of citizens who are entitled to vote
for officers and representatives responsible to
them

r _ p _ _ l _ _
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a political order in which the supreme power lies
in a body of citizens who are entitled to vote
for officers and representatives responsible to
them

republic
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a broad group in society having common economic,
cultural, or political status
_ o _ i _ _ _ _ s s
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a broad group in society having common economic,
cultural, or political status
social class
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insufficiency or shortness of supply
s c _ _ _ _ t _
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insufficiency or shortness of supply
scarcity
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an amount or quantity greater than needed

_ u _ _ _ _ s
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an amount or quantity greater than needed
surplus
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a formal agreement between two or more states in
reference to international relations
_ _ e a _ _
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a formal agreement between two or more states in
reference to international relations
treaty
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a formal agreement or treaty between two or more
nations to cooperate for specific purposes

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a formal agreement or treaty between two or more
nations to cooperate for specific purposes
alliance
67


the profession of designing buildings, open
areas, communities, and other artificial
constructions and environments

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the profession of designing buildings, open
areas, communities, and other artificial
constructions and environments
architecture
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the scientific study of historic or prehistoric
peoples and their cultures

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the scientific study of historic or prehistoric
peoples and their cultures
archaeology
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an economic and political system characterized by
a free market for goods and services and private
control of production and consumption
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an economic and political system characterized by
a free market for goods and services and private
control of production and consumption
capitalism
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an advanced state of human society, in which a
high level of culture, science, industry, and
government has been reached
_ i _ _ _ _ _ a t _ _ _
74


an advanced state of human society, in which a
high level of culture, science, industry, and
government has been reached
civilization
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the system of fundamental principles according to
which a nation, state, or corporation is governed

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the system of fundamental principles according to
which a nation, state, or corporation is governed
Constitution
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a particular form or stage of civilization, as
that of a certain nation or period

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a particular form or stage of civilization, as
that of a certain nation or period
culture
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something that is used as a medium of exchange
money

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something that is used as a medium of exchange
money
currency
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to make a difference in treatment or favor on a
basis other than individual merit

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to make a difference in treatment or favor on a
basis other than individual merit
discriminate
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a sequence of rulers from the same family, stock,
or group
_ y _ a s _ _
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a sequence of rulers from the same family, stock,
or group
dynasty
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a form of government in which the supreme power
is vested in the people and exercised directly by
them or by their elected agents


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a form of government in which the supreme power
is vested in the people and exercised directly by
them or by their elected agents
democracy
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the management of the resources of a community or
country, especially with a view to its
productivity

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the management of the resources of a community or
country, especially with a view to its
productivity
economy
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a group of nations or peoples ruled over by an
emperor, empress, or other powerful sovereign or
government

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a group of nations or peoples ruled over by an
emperor, empress, or other powerful sovereign or
government
empire
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extreme and general scarcity of food starvation

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extreme and general scarcity of food starvation
famine
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half of the terrestrial globe or celestial sphere

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half of the terrestrial globe or celestial sphere
hemisphere
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something that comes or belongs to one by reason
of birth

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something that comes or belongs to one by reason
of birth
heritage
97

the policy of extending the rule or authority of
an empire or nation over foreign countries

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the policy of extending the rule or authority of
an empire or nation over foreign countries
imperialism
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the angular distance north or south from the
equator of a point on the earth's surface,
measured on the meridian of the point

100

the angular distance north or south from the
equator of a point on the earth's surface,
measured on the meridian of the point
latitude
101

angular distance east or west on the earth's
surface, measured by the angle contained between
the meridian of a particular place and some prime
meridian

102
angular distance east or west on the earth's
surface, measured by the angle contained between
the meridian of a particular place and some prime
meridian

longitude
103

devotion and loyalty to one's own nation
patriotism

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devotion and loyalty to one's own nation
patriotism
nationalism
105

A member of a group of people who have no fixed
home and move according to the seasons from place
to place in search of food, water, and grazing
land

106

A member of a group of people who have no fixed
home and move according to the seasons from place
to place in search of food, water, and grazing
land
nomad
107

the doctrine or belief that there is only one God

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the doctrine or belief that there is only one God
monotheism
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the handing down of statements, beliefs, legends,
customs, or information by means of speaking

110

the handing down of statements, beliefs, legends,
customs, or information by means of speaking
oral tradition
111


the rational investigation of the truths and
principles of being, knowledge, or conduct

112

the rational investigation of the truths and
principles of being, knowledge, or conduct
philosophy
113


the introduction of harmful substances or
products into the environment

114

the introduction of harmful substances or
products into the environment
pollution
115


the doctrine of or belief in more than one god or
in many gods

116

the doctrine of or belief in more than one god or
in many gods
polytheism
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a political order in which the supreme power lies
in a body of citizens who are entitled to vote
for officers and representatives responsible to
them


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a political order in which the supreme power lies
in a body of citizens who are entitled to vote
for officers and representatives responsible to
them

republic
119

a broad group in society having common economic,
cultural, or political status

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a broad group in society having common economic,
cultural, or political status
social class
121

insufficiency or shortness of supply

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insufficiency or shortness of supply
scarcity
123
an amount or quantity greater than needed


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an amount or quantity greater than needed
surplus
125

a formal agreement between two or more states in
reference to international relations

126

a formal agreement between two or more states in
reference to international relations
treaty
127

SCORE29-31 Excellent 25 28 Good0 24
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