SS Review Flashcards
A timeline that displays the relationships between events and laces which are occurring simultaneously (at the same time).
Multiple- tier timeline
BCE/CE= Before common era/common era
events occur on the timeline moving from the largest number to the smallest (BCE/BC) and then continues in increasing order (CE/AD)
timeline labels
-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
Monarchy
-A small group of people hold the power
-The group may gain power through force, wealth, status, rare, education, etc.
Oligarchy
-Citizens hold the power
-Citizens elect representatives to make decisions
-Can also be called indirect
Representative Democracy
-No representatives
- Citizens participate in daily government functions
-Only works for smaller regions/systems
Direct Democracy
-One leader who has complete control over citizens
-Power is often taken by force
-Citizens are not represented
Dictatorship
-A government that focuses on one particular religion, using one god or supreme being
-This must occur alongside another form of government
Theocracy
-Originated in India
-Buddha (Siddhartha Gautama) was the founder
-Mediation and Enlightenment
-Do no believe in a personal creator/single God
-Try to understand the meaning or nature of life within themselves
Buddhism
-Originated in Pakistan/India
-Believe in Brahman-God (Also worship other gods/goddesses)
-Reincarnation
-Followers believe a person determines their destiny through the ways they their life
Hinduism
-Originated in mecca, Saudi Arabia
-Founded by the prophet Muhammad
-One God named Allah
-The Quran is the holy text
-Islam is thought to be a complete way of life (5 Pilers)
Islam
-Originated in Israel
- Jesus Christ was the founder
-Bible is the holy text
-Worship in a church
-Has many denominations/parts
-Based on the teachings of Jesus Christ
Christianity
-Originated is Israel
-Founded by Hebrew people/ Abraham
-Torah is the holy text
-Worship in a synagogue
-Jews believe in one god who created the universe
Judaism
Images taken and collected from outer space to display the earth and its physical/geographical features
Satellite Map (Image)
A map that identifies locations and displays lines and boarders separating cities, countries, continues, ect.
Political map