Unit 2 Vocabulary

Question 1

Nirvana

Answer 1

Union with the universe and release from the cycle of rebirth.

Question 2

Moksha

Answer 2

The ultimate goal of existence for Hindus. Trying to reach union with Brahman.

Question 3

Polis

Answer 3

City-state in Ancient Greece.

Question 4

Expansionism

Answer 4

Policy of increasing the amount of territory a government holds.

Question 5

Helots

Answer 5

Group of state-owned slaves in Sparta.

Question 6

Dharma

Answer 6

In Hinduism and individuals religious and moral duties.

Question 7

Direct democracy

Answer 7

A system of government in which citizens participate directly each decision. Don’t use representatives

Question 8

Ostracism

Answer 8

Vanishing or sending away someone from a society.

Question 9

Astrocracy

Answer 9

Government headed by a privileged minority or upper-class.

Question 10

Sect

Answer 10

Small religious group that is different from the main religion.

Question 11

Ahimsa

Answer 11

The Hindu belief in nonviolence and a reverence for all life.

Question 12

Tyrant

Answer 12

A ruler who gained and maintains power through force.

Question 13

Reincarnation

Answer 13

Belief in the rebirth of the soul into another body.

Question 14

Golden age

Answer 14

A period of great cultural achievement.

Question 15

Monarchy

Answer 15

Government in which a king or queen exercise central power.

Question 16

Dowry

Answer 16

Payment to the groomer or his family in an arranged marriage. Usually seen in India.

Question 17

Warlord

Answer 17

A local military ruler.

Question 18

Comity

Answer 18

Play that mocked society usually ending in marriage.

Question 19

Acropolis

Answer 19

The highest state in a Greek city state. Very well fortified and easily defended.

Question 20

heliocentric

Answer 20

Idea that the sun is the center of the universe.

Question 21

Phalanx

Answer 21

In ancient Greece a large for mission of heavily armored foot soldiers.

Question 22

Karma

Answer 22

All the actions that affect a person’s fate in the next life.

Question 23

Assimilated

Answer 23

Absorb or adopting another culture into your own.

Question 24

Shrine

Answer 24

An alter, chapel, or other place that is sacred.

Question 25

Tragedy

Answer 25

Play that focuses on human suffering and usually ends in death.

Question 26

Monopoly

Answer 26

Complete control of a product or business by one person or group.

Question 27

Democracy

Answer 27

Government in which the people hold the ruling power.

Question 28

Oligarchy

Answer 28

Government in which ruling power belongs to a few people.

Question 29

Legislature

Answer 29

A lawmaking body

Question 30

Rhetoric

Answer 30

Skillful speaking.