diaspora The exile of an ethnic or racial group from their homeland.
divine right The belief of absolute rulers that their right to govern is granted by God.
domestic system A manufacturing method in which the stages of the manufacturing process are
carried out in private homes rather than a factory setting.
Duma The Russian parliament.
Dutch learning Western learning embraced by some Japanese in the eighteenth century.
dynasty A series of rulers from the same family.
economic imperialism Control of a country’s economy by the businesses of another nation.
economic liberalism The economic philosophy that government intervention in and regulation of the
economy should be minimal.
Edict of Milan A document that made Christianity one of the religions allowed in the Roman Empire.
empirical research Research based on the collection of data.
enclosure movement The fencing of pasture land in England beginning prior to the Industrial
Revolution.
encomienda A practice in the Spanish colonies that granted land and the labor of Native Americans
on that land to European colonists.
Enlightenment A philosophical movement in eighteenth-century Europe that was based on reason
and the concept that education and training could improve humankind and society.
entrepreneurship The ability to combine the factors of land, labor, and capital to create factory
production.
estates The divisions of society in prerevolutionary France.
Estates-General The traditional legislative body of France.
euro The standard currency introduced and adopted by the majority of members of the European
Union in January 2002.
European Union An organization designed to reduce trade barriers and promote economic unity in
Europe; it was formed in 1993 to replace the European Community.
evangelical Pertaining to preaching the Gospel (the good news) or pertaining to theologically
conservative Christians.
excommunication The practice of the Roman Catholic and other Christian churches of prohibiting
participation in the sacraments to those who do not comply with church teachings or practices.
extraterritoriality The right of foreigners to live under the laws of their home country rather than
those of the host country.
factor An agent with trade privileges in early Russia.
fascism A political movement that is characterized by extreme nationalism, one-party rule, and the
denial of individual rights.
feminism The movement to achieve women’s rights.
feudalism A political, economic, and social system based on the relationship between lord and vassal
in order to provide protection.
fief In medieval Europe, a grant of land given in exchange for military or other services.
filial piety In China, respect for one’s parents and other elders.