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.