social studies review Flashcards
A timeline that displays the relationships between events and places which are occurring simultaneously (at the same time)
Multiple-Tier Timelines
timeline labels
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
Monarchy
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
oligarchy
A small group of people hold the power
the group may gain power through force ,wealth, status, race, education, ect
direct democracy
no representatives
citizens participate in daily government functions
only works for smaller regions/systems
representative democracy
citizens hold the power
citizens elect representatives to make decisions
can also be called indirect
theocracy
a government that focuses on one particular religion, using one god or supreme being
this occurs alongside other forms of government
dictatorship
one leader who has complete control over citizens
power is often taken by force
citizens are not represented
Buddhism
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
Hinduism
originated in Pakistan/ India
Believe in Brahman- God (also worship other gods/goddesses
Reincarnation
Islam
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)
Christianity
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)
Judaism
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
Satellite Map
Images taken and collected from outer space to display the Earth and its physical/ geographical features
Political Map
a map that identifies locations and displays lines and borders separating cities, countries, continents, ect.
Physical map
a map that displays various geographical features of the earth’s surface