Ap world history unit 0

Mr.Levine

Context

To know background information on a topic

Periodization

the division of different eras or periods in time

civilization

the stage of human social and cultural development and organization that is considered most advanced

patriarchy

a system of society or government in which men hold the power and women are largely excluded from it

Abraham

founder of judaism who is identified as the “first jew”

Jesus

founder of Christianity and the son of god.

Semitic

 grouping of similar languages arabic airamedic and hebrew.( Middle Eastern)

Muhammad

founder of islam greats/biggest prophet

Dharma

duties and responsibilities to become higher on the caste system

Confucius

teaches order and relationships respect of elders and importance of family

Siddhartha Guatama

buddha who came up with the four noble truths

Reincarnation

after passing away your soul will come back as a new person

Five Pillars

basic beliefs and practices that the Muslims follow.

* Faith in Allah
* Pray five times again
* Pilgrimage/ Haj to Mecca 
* Fasting during Ramadan
* Giving alms, giving to the poor

Filial piety

Respect for ones elders/ ancestors in Confucianism.

Laozi (Lao Tse)

founder of taoism or daoism

Meritocracy

is the notion of a political system in which economic goods or political power are vested in individual people based on ability and talent, rather than wealth or social class

Nirvana

enlightenment

Ten Commandments

Laws that make up to New/old testament.

eightfold path

A list of Dharma that you need to follow to reach nirvana

Four noble truths

The world is filled with suffering and the only way to reach nirvana is to end all suffering