Mwh vocab Flashcards
Civilization
the society, culture, and way of life of a particular area.
Judaism
the monotheistic religion of the Jewish people.
Christianity
A monotheistic religion that is based on the person and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, or its beliefs and practices. (born from Judaism)
Hinduism
views the entire universe as God’s and everything in the universe as God. purpose of life is to seek divinity
Philosophy
the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline.
Socrates
an ancient Greek philosopher known for the Socratic method of question and answer
Tyranny
cruel and oppressive government or rule.
Monarchy
a form of government with a monarch at the head. (a form of government with one main ruler)
Oligarchy
a small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.
Magna Carta
the first written material to set limits on the power of an English monarch, and was intended to prevent King John from exploiting his people.
Parliament
an assembly of the representatives of a political nation or people, often the supreme legislative authority.
Divine right of kings
It posits that a king is divinely appointed by God and is accountable to God alone, giving him absolute or near-absolute power over his people. (brought to England from the Stuart family)
Confucianism
an ancient Chinese belief system, which focuses on the importance of personal ethics and morality.
Islam
the religion of the Muslims, a monotheistic faith regarded as revealed through Muhammad as the Prophet of Allah.
Buddhism
A religion, founded by the Buddha, that emphasizes physical and spiritual discipline as a means of liberation from the physical world.
Plato
An ancient Greek philosopher, often considered the most important figure in Western philosophy. (student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle). known for creating the idea of a republic.
Aristotle
Greek philosopher and scientist who wrote about virtually every area of knowledge, including most of the sciences. (student of Plato). Known for creating the idea of a democracy)
Jesus
the Jewish religious teacher whose life, death, and resurrection as reported by the Evangelists are the basis of the Christian message of salvation
Democracy
a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives. (equal power to the people)
Republic
a state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.
Catholicism
the faith, practice, and church order of the Roman Catholic Church.
Absolutism
a political system in which one ruler or leader has complete power and authority over a country.
Oliver Cromwell
creator of the New Army in the Civil War and took over england
Louis XIV (14)
a strong-willed ruler who was determined to make his subjects obey him and to make his kingdom the predominant power in Europe.
