World History Vocab

Caliphate

The political and religious system ruled by a caliph, who was considered the successor to the prophet Muhammad and the leader of the Muslim community.

Christianity

A monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, believing him to be the Son of God and Savior; followers are called Christians.

Dynasty

A series of rulers from the same family or lineage who rule a country or region over a long period of time.

Islam

A monotheistic religion founded in the 7th century by the prophet Muhammad, based on the belief in one God (Allah) and the teachings of the Quran.

Judaism

A monotheistic religion and belief system of the Jewish people, based on the Hebrew Bible (Torah) and the covenant between God and Abraham.

Polytheistic

Describing a belief system in which people worship or believe in many gods and goddesses.

Belief system

A set of values, codes, or principles that help people understand the surrounding world and their role in it. These systems can change over time based on shifting societal values and other external stimuli.

Contextualize

To think about or provide information about the situation in which something happens.

Maritime

Is an adjective meaning related to the sea, encompassing aspects like ships, shipping, navigation, and coastal areas. It can also describe something seafaring, such as maritime law (laws about sea transport) or a maritime museum (a museum with historic boats).

Migration

is the act of moving from one place to another, typically to settle in a new location permanently or for a significant period. This movement can involve people or animals, occurring across international borders, within a country, or even seasonally for animals and plants.

Mosque

Is a place of worship for Muslims (followers of Islam) and is also known as a masjid in Arabic, which means "place of prostration". Mosques serve as religious, social, and spiritual centers for the Muslim community, and they can be simple outdoor spaces or grand buildings with domes and towers.

Prophet

A person believed to be chosen by God to deliver divine messages or teachings to people.

Trade

Is the act of exchanging goods, services, or something of value between parties, often for mutual benefit. It can be the voluntary exchange of items between individuals, such as swapping a baseball card for another, or the broader activity of businesses and countries buying, selling, and exchanging goods and services.

Profit

- is the money you have left after paying for business expenses. There are three main types of protit: gross profit, operating and net profit. Gross profit is biggest. It shows what money was left after paying for the goods and services sold.