Social Studies Vocab Flashcards

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Irrigation

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The supply of water that helps land and crops grow, man-made canals from river to fields

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Ziggurat

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a pyramid surrounded by a temple to worship gods

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Monsoons

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strong, seasonal winds that bring dry seasonal into the winter and rainy season in the summer

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Reincarnation

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the soul is eternal, reborn again and again in different bodies

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5
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Karma

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People actions and conduct determine the kind of life in which they will be reborn

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Buddhism

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The Buddha taught the four noble truths following the eightfold path

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7
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Hinduism

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the religion that focuses on reincarnation, karma, and yoga

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“Four Noble Truths”

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  1. All life is suffering
  2. The cause of suffering is desire
  3. The end of desire means the end of suffering
  4. Following the eightfold path can end suffering
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“The Eightfold Path”

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a path leading to nirvana

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10
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Caste System

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Social classes of Hindu society

Brahmin
Katrishya
Vasihya
Shudra

  • untouchables -
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Confucianism

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A religion that focuses on relationships with others, family unity, respect for parents and ancestors

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Daoism

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a religion based on living in harmony with nature

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13
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Dynasty

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a line of rulers from the same family

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Mandate of Heaven

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Chinese idea that a king or a dynasty could only rule as long as heaven believed it was worthy

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15
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Silk Road

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series of international trade routes that grew
all across Asia and even overseas

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