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7th grade ss review Flashcards

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a timeline that displays the relationships between vents and places which are occurring simultaneously.

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multiple tier timeline

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before common era
common era
before christ
anno domini
events occur on the timeline moving from the largest number to the smallest.(bce/bc) and then continue in the increasing order (ce/ad)

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Timeline labels

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king or queen in power
power is passed through the family line
in some cases power is shared through the monarch and the other parts of government/constitution

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monarchy

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a small group of people hold the power
the group may gain power through force, wealth, status, race, education, etc.

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oligarchy

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citizens hold the power
citizens elect representatives to make decisions
can also be called indirect

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representative democracy

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no representatives
citizens participate in daily government functions
only works for smaller regions/systems

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direct democracy

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one leader who has complete control over citizens
power is often taken by force
citizens are not represented

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dictatorship

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A government that focuses on one particular religion, using one god or supreme being.

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Theocrasy

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A government that focuses on one particular religion, using one god or supreme being.

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Theocrasy

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originated in India
Buddha was the founder
meditation and enlightenment
do not believe in a personal creator/single god

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Buddhism

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originated in Pakistan/India
believe in brahman-god
reincarnation
followers believe a person determines their destiny through the ways they live their life (karma)

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Hinduism

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originated in Mecca Saudi Arabia
founded by the prophet Mohammod
one god named Allah
the Qur’an is the holy text
worship mosque
Islam is thought to be a complete way of life (5 pillars)

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Islam

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originated in Israel
Jesus Christ was the founder
bible is the holy text
has many denominations or parts
based on the teachings of Jesus Christ (10 commandments)

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Christianity

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originated in Israel
founded by the Hebrew people/Abraham
Torah is the holy text
worship in a synagogue
Jews believe in one God who created the universe

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Judaism

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Landforms and Geographic Features
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Peninsula

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Mountains

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Islands

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Polis/city-state

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Acropolis

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Agora

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