Vocabulary

• such as: For example; like
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• on to: Toward something; forward
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• of all time: The best or most significant in history.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• move down: To physically shift to a lower position or location.
• with time: As time passes; eventually.
• on time
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• back up: To save a copy of your computer data
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• in terms of
• have to: Must do
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• going on: To continue doing something
• go on: To continue doing something
• evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
• human development: The process of improvement in people's well-being and quality of life.
• ancient history: The study of the distant past, from the earliest humans through the first great civilizations.
• consists of: Is made up or composed of.
• for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
• lead to: To result in some action
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
• on the verge of: Very near to doing or experiencing something.
• only time will tell: The result or truth will be known in the future.
• time will tell: The future will reveal the answer or outcome.
• eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
• period: Set amount of time during which events take place
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
• experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
• evolve: To develop certain features
• philosophy: Study of ideas about the basic nature of life
• approximately: Around; nearly; almost; about (a number)
• represent: To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
• climate: Typical weather conditions in a particular place
• proper: Correct according to social or moral rules
• divide: To split numbers by another number, e.g. 6 / 2 = 3
• collapse: To fold (e.g. a stroller) down to make it smaller
• occur: To come to pass or to happen
• explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
• cause: Belief, goal or organization that people support
• region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
• population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
• plague: To cause to have continual problems with something
• expand: To make something larger in size, number, amount
• medieval: Old or out of date and not of much use
• reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• civilization: A highly developed society
• trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
• major: High-ranking officer in the army
• era: Period characterized by particular events, people
• revolution: When a group overthrows an existing government
• silent: Without making any noise; soundless
• important: Having power or authority
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• information: Collection of facts and details about something
• event: Any social gathering; occasion; planned activity
• modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
• point: An item to be discussed
• middle: Place that is halfway between two things
• rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• empire: Group of countries controlled by one government
• chart: Drawing showing information in a clear way
• iron: Heavy metal device heated to smooth clothes
• volcanic: (E.g. of a temperament) easily angered; violent
• eruption: Act of happening suddenly or begin doing
• bronze: Having a yellowish olive-brown color
• antiquity: Very old object
• overview: A description of the main points; summary
• classical: Concerning the culture of ancient Greece or Rome
• ad: Public notice or advertisement
• islam: Religion of Muslims based on the Koran
• hindu: Of or relating to or supporting Hinduism
• bc: Before Christ; used after dates/years