Global History Ivana Ocampos Flashcards
Monsoon
A seasonal change in the direction of the prevailing, or strongest, winds of a region.
Bubonic Plague
An outbreak of a deadly disease that spread over Europe and Asia in the 14th century and killed one/third of the population.
Hinduism
The belief system of India which includes the worship of many gods and the belief that after you die you return to life in a different form.
Buddhism
A belief system that associates with Eightfold Path, Four Noble Truths, and Nirvana that was founded by Buddha.
Reincarnation
A soul or spirit, after death, that begins a new life in a new body that may be human, animal or spiritual depending on the previous life’s actions.
Moksha
Freedom from the cycle of birth and death.
“Liberation from earthly bondage.”
Nirvana
A union with the universe and release from the cycle of rebirth.
Eightfold Path
One of the most important symbols of Buddhism.
It represents the endless cycle of life through reincarnation.
Sanskrit
The ancient Indic language that is the language of Hinduism and the Vedas.
Caste System
Social groups into which people are born and out of which they cannot move during a lifetime.
Cultural Diffusion
Process of a new idea or product spreading from one culture to another.
Judaism
The monotheistic religion of the Jews that followed the religious and cultural traditions, customs, attitudes, and ways of life of the Jews.
Christianity
A monotheistic religion based on the life and oral teachings of Jesus Christ originating from Ancient Rome.
Ten Commandments
Laws god gave to Moses that provide a way to behave for Christians and Jews.
Monotheism
Believing that there is only one god.
Polytheism
Believing that there are many gods.