Vocabulary Unit 5 Soc.Sci.

1. Contemporary: Belonging to the present time; ACTUAL TIME

2. Age: A period of time in history (remember the periods in history)

3. Spain: A country located in southwestern Europe (include some characteristics)

4. Modern: Relating to recent times (don't get confused with modern age)

5. Society: A group of people living together in a community.

6. Culture: The ideas, customs, and social behavior of a particular group of people.

7. Technology: The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry.

8. Globalization: The process of international integration through the exchange of goods, information, and ideas.

9. Democracy: A system of government in which power is vested in the people, who rule either directly or through elected representatives.

10. Economy: The system of production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services in a particular region.

11. Migration: The movement of people from one place to another, usually for the purpose of settling permanently.

12. Urbanization: The process of making an area more urban, typically by the migration of people to cities.

13. Industrialization: The development of industries in a country or region on a wide scale.

14. Revolution: A sudden, radical, or complete change.

15. Innovation: The introduction of new ideas, methods, or products.