Socials 8 Medieval 6 - Vocab Religion a Force for Change Flashcards
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What is polytheistic?
believing in multiple gods or goddesses
What is a pagan?
usually understood to refer to the polytheistic religions of the Greeks, Romans and Germanic peoples
What does monotheistic mean?
believing in one single god
What is Islam?
the religion of the Muslims
What is Judaism?
The religion of the Jews.
What is a covenant?
A solemn agreement
What is a patriarch?
A founding father
What is a synagog?
a place of Jewish worship
What is a rabbi
A Jewish religious leader or teacher
What is Diaspora?
the scattering of Jews across Europe; also refers to Jewish population outside Israel
What does to persecute mean?
to attack people because of their ethnicity or beliefs
What is crucifixion?
execution on a cross
What is interest?
a charge for a loan, usually a percentage of the amount loaned
What is an apostle?
One of the 12 disciples or supporters of Jesus
What does revolutionary mean?
causing drastic change
What is a martyr?
one who accepts death rather than reject his or her religious beliefs
What is a missionary?
a person sent by a church to convert people
What is the monastic class?
the community of monks living in monastaries
