chapter 1 terms

Question 1

Paleothic Era

Answer 1

the first part of the stone age

Question 2

pastoral society

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a society in which food is obtained primarily by raising and taking care of animals

Question 3

chiefdom

Answer 3

Agricultural villages that had positions of power like a chief.

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Patriarchy

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A form of social organization in which males dominate females

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Hindusim

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Had no founder and was an important part of Indian tradition. With many gods and beliefs.

Question 6

Upanshads

Answer 6

Sacred holy texts

Question 7

Siddhartha

Answer 7

Founder of Buddhism

Question 8

Theravada

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A sect of Buddhism focusing on the strict spiritual discipline originally advocated by the Buddha.

Question 9

Mahayana

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strand of buddhism that believes anyone can reach enlightenment

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bhakti movement

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An immensely popular development in Hinduism, advocating intense devotion toward a particular deity.

Question 11

confucianism

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a system of philosophical and ethical teachings founded by Confucius

Question 12

Han dynasty

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200 B.C.E the ideas became the beliefs for the chinese states

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Daoism

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A religion in China which emphasizes the removal from society and to become one with nature.

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judaism

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the monotheistic religion of the Jews having its spiritual and ethical principles embodied chiefly in the Torah and in the Talmud

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jesus of nazareth

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Founder of Christianity

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saint paul

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The first great popularizer of Christianity

Question 17

quran

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The holy book of Islam

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umma

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The community of all Muslims

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ulama

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Islamic religious scholars

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sufism

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a form of Islamic mysticism that emphasizes introspection and spiritual closeness with God.

Question 21

silk road

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An ancient trade route between China and the Mediterranean Sea extending some 6,440 km (4,000 mi) and linking China with the Roman Empire. Marco Polo followed the route on his journey to Cathay.

Question 22

sea roads

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exchange across Indian ocean, cheaper than silk roads, boats could carry more than camels, spread of indian culture

Question 23

sand roads

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A term used to describe the routes of the trans-Sahara trade in Africa.