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MT 1 World History Flashcards

1
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people who hunt wild animals and gather wild plants for food

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Hunter-Gathers

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2
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the belief in one god

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Monotheism

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3
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the 12 followers of Jesus, designed to spread his message

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Apostles

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4
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-set of ideas, beliefs, and values
-basis for civil service exams

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Ideology

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5
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the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group

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Culture

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6
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a political unit consisting of an independent city and the lands surrounding it

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City-States

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7
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the belief of many gods

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Polytheism

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8
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the Islamic holy book

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Qur’an

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9
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a biological process in which the physical characteristics of wild plants and animals change as a result of human intervention

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Domestication

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10
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a ruler whose power is inherited and unlimited

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Absolute-Monarchy

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11
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-the world’s first civilization
-eastern part of Fertile Crescent
-“land between two rivers”

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Mesopotamia

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12
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a hereditary social class in Hindu society

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Caste

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13
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the spreading or merging of different cultural ideas

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Cultural Diffusion

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14
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settled; to stay in one place

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Sedentary

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15
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a series of rulers who come from the same family

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Dynasty

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16
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the writing form in Mesopotamia

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Cuneiform

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17
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a belief found in Hinduism and other Indian traditions that the good and evil done in a past life determines the nature of that person’s next life

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Karma

18
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is a highly organized and complex society

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Civilization

19
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a large political unit in which a number of different lands or people are governed by a single ruler

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Empire

20
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-under the rule of Octavian (Augustus) Caesar
-lasted 200 years
-“Roman Peace”

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Pax Romana

21
Q

the ideal state of happiness; Buddhism

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Nirvana

22
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the Chinese belief that a ruler’s power stemmed from divine authority; Confucianism

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Mandate of Heaven

23
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-created and defended by Athens

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Delian League

24
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teachings of Siddhartha Gautama
-lived from 503-483 B.C.
-left home to find greater truth
-fig tree

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Buddha

25
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-helped popularize Buddhism
-most admired emperor in the Mauryan empire

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Ashoka

26
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Judaism started with him when God visited him

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Abraham

27
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taught by him
-was visited by an angel and was told he was Allah’s prophet
-followers are called muslims

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Muhammed

28
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son of God/messiah
-Christians learn about his teachings

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Jesus

29
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founded in China by Kongfuzi
-his teachings came from heaven

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Confucius

30
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describe the difference between a civilization, empire, and a republic.

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Civilization: is a highly organized society; they each have their own way of doing certain things
Empire: a large political unit that is governed by one ruler
Republic: a system of government where people rule through representatives who govern by the law

31
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What was the Fertile Crescent?

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It is between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. There is plenty of water which is good for crops. It overflows a lot.

32
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Which rivers created the world’s first great civilizations?

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-Tigris
-Euphrates
-Nile

33
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Describe the different castes in Hinduism.

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the castes are the divisions of society
-Brahmin: priests and judges; highest
-Kshatriyas: warriors and leaders, second
-Vaishyas: merchants, farmers, and traders, third
-Shudras: peasants and artisans, fourth
-Untouchables: live outside of the caste system; don’t touch

34
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respect was critical to social order

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Filial Piety

35
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To disperse

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Jewish Diaspora

36
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a duty or obligation to live an honorable life

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Dharma

37
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What are the 5 pillars of Islam?

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-alms giving/Charity
-faith
-prayer
-pilgrimage/Haji
-fasting

38
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Islamic law based on the Qur’an and Sunnah, provides guidance on all aspects of life

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Shari’ah law

39
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benevolence/humanity

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Ren

40
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a collection of ancient texts that are the foundation of Hinduism

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Vedas

41
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What do Hindus believe in? What is it?

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Reincarnation; the birth, death, and rebirth cycle

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