1. diaspora
a group’s movement from their native land and scattering around the world (ex. The Jewish diaspora from Israel)

2. a group of people that shares a common ancestry or nationality
ethnic group
a group of people that shares a common ancestry or nationality

3. hatred or prejudice toward Jews
anti-Semitism
hatred or prejudice toward Jews

4. the killing of millions of Jews by the Nazis during World War II
Holocaust
the killing of millions of Jews by the Nazis during World War II

5. the percentage of people in a country who can read and write
literacy rate
the percentage of people in a country who can read and write

6. monotheism
the belief in one God 1 1

7. a group of people who share a common belief system
religious group
a group of people who share a common belief system

8. Zionism
the movement of Jews to reclaim their “Promised Land” of Israel after the Holocaust

9. theocracy
a government in which God is seen as the true leader and religious leaders serve as the political leaders
(ex. Iran)

10. OPEC
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries founded to set oil prices and policies (an example of confederation)

11. petroleum
oil that is mined from the earth and one of the most valuable nonrenewable resources

12. the harmful aspects of human activity on the environment
environmental issues
the harmful aspects of human activity on the environment