7th SS Review Flashcards
A timeline that displays the relationships between events and places which are occurring simultaneously.
Multiple-Tier Timeline
BCE/CE
BC/AD
Events occur on the timeline moving from the largest number the smallest (BCE/BC) and then continue in increasing order (CE/AD).
Timeline Labels
King or Queen in power
Power is passed through the family line
In some cases, power is shared between the monarch and other government/constitution
Monarchy
A small group of people hold the power
The group may gain power through force, wealth, status, race, education, etc.
Oligarchy
Citizens hold the power
Citizens elect representatives to make decisions
Can also be called indirect
Representative Democracy
No representatives
Citizens participate in daily government functions
Only works for smaller regions/systems
Direct Democracy
One leader who has complete control over citizens
Power is often taken by force
Citizens are not represented
Dictatorship
A government that focuses on one particular religion, using one god or supreme being
This must occur alongside another form of government
Theocracy
Originated in India
Buddha was the founder
Meditation and Enlightenment
Do not believe in a personal creator/single God
Try to understand the meaning or nature of life within themselves
Buddhism
Originated in Pakistan/India
Believe in Brahman-God
Reincarnation
Followers believe in a person determines their destiny through the way they live their lives (Karma)
Hinduism
Originated in Mecca, Saudi Arabia
Founded by the prophet Muhammad
One God named Allah
The Qur’an is the holy book
Worship in a mosque
5 Pillars - way of life
Islam
Originated in Israel
Jesus Christ was the founder
Bible is the holy text
Worship in a church
Has many denotations/parts
Based on the teachings of Jesus Christ (10 Commandments)
Christianity
Originated in Israel
Founded b Hebrew people/Abraham
Torah is the holy book
Worship in a synagogue
Jews believe in one God who created the universe
Judism
Images taken and collected from outer space to display the earth and its physical/geographical features
Satellite Map (Image)
A map that identifies locations and displays lines and borders separating cities, countries, continents, etc.
Political Map