Unit 1; Terms to Know Flashcards
maxim
short statement that expresses the truth or rule or conduct
Communism
political theory that advocates class war and leading to a society will all property is publicly own, everyone works, and is paid according to their abilities and needs.
fascism
far-right form of government where power is held by one rule or small group, and one party; totalitarian and authoritarian one party states
marxism
an economic and political theory that examines the flaws inherent in capitalism
revolution
a forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system
evolution
change; populations, characteristics, ideas, etc
economic cycle
the fluctuating stages of an economy from periods of economic expansion and contraction; expansion, boom, recession, depression
social forces
the trends taking place in a period
distribution of wealth
the way in which the wealth and income of a nation is divided among its population
Christianity
religion and faith that focuses of Jesus
islam
religion of the Muslims and believing in Muhammad as the Prophet of Allah
judaism
the religion of Jewish people, believing in one God; Hebrew
buddhism
don’t have any type of God figure, but rather focus on the state of their inner peace and wisdom
hinduism
One supreme God, Brahman, practices the beliefs, philosophy and cultural practices of India.
merchant capitalism
moving goods from a market where they are keep to a market where they are expensive; lack of industrialization and commercial finance
