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