social studies review Flashcards

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A timeline that displays the relationships between events and places which are occurring simultaneously (at the same time)

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Multiple-Tier Timelines

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timeline labels

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events occur on the timeline moving from the largest number to the smallest and the continue in increasing order
Before Common Era
Common Era
Before Christ
Anno Domini

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Monarchy

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King or Queen in power
Power is passed through the family line
in some cases, power is shared between the monarch and other parts of government/constitution

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oligarchy

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A small group of people hold the power
the group may gain power through force ,wealth, status, race, education, ect

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direct democracy

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no representatives
citizens participate in daily government functions
only works for smaller regions/systems

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representative democracy

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citizens hold the power
citizens elect representatives to make decisions
can also be called indirect

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theocracy

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a government that focuses on one particular religion, using one god or supreme being
this occurs alongside other forms of government

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dictatorship

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one leader who has complete control over citizens
power is often taken by force
citizens are not represented

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Buddhism

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Originated in India
Buddha (Siddhartha Gautama) 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

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Hinduism

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originated in Pakistan/ India
Believe in Brahman- God (also worship other gods/goddesses
Reincarnation

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Islam

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Originated in Mecca, Saudi Arabia
Founded by the prophet Muhammad
One god named Allah
The Qur’an is the holy text
Worship in a mosque
Islam is thought to be a complete way of life (5 pillars)

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Christianity

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Originated in Israel
Jesus Christ was the founder
Bible is the holy text
Worship in a church
Has many denominations/parts
Christianity is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ (10 commandments)

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Judaism

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originated in Israel
founded by Hebrew people/Abraham
Torah is the holy text
Jews believe in one god who created the universe
Worship in a synagogue

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Satellite Map

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Images taken and collected from outer space to display the Earth and its physical/ geographical features

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Political Map

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a map that identifies locations and displays lines and borders separating cities, countries, continents, ect.

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Physical map

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a map that displays various geographical features of the earth’s surface