Pakistan Studies Grade 10 - Key Vocabulary & Concepts

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms, definitions, legal principles, historical events, and international organizations from the Grade 10 Pakistan Studies textbook.

Culture

The collection of ideas, customs, values, symbols, language, and artifacts shared and passed on by a group of people through generations.

Folklore

Traditional beliefs, customs, stories, songs, and practices passed down orally through generations within a community.

Drama

A genre of literature intended for performance by actors on a stage or screen, characterized by dialogue and action that depict a story or convey a message.

Feudalism

A social system prevalent in rural areas where landowners hold significant power and control over peasants who work the land.

Tribalism

Social organization and cultural practices centered around tribal affiliations and loyalties, where individual identities and social statuses are linked to tribe membership.

Social Stratification

The hierarchical arrangement of individuals and groups in a society based on factors like income, power, education, and social level.

Lingua Franca

A common language used among people with different native languages for communication.

Ishq-e-Haqiqi

A central principle in Sufi teachings referring to divine love and devotion to God.

Tazkiyah

The spiritual process in Sufism focused on purifying the heart and soul from worldly desires and sins.

Leisure Activities

A broad category of interests and pursuits that people engage in for enjoyment, self-actualization, and relaxation in their spare time.

Kabaddi

A popular contact team sport originating in rural Pakistan that combines elements of wrestling and rugby.

Kushti (Pehlwani)

A traditional form of wrestling in Pakistan where wrestlers compete in a circular arena called an Akhara.

Malakhra

A traditional form of wrestling in Sindh where competitors wear colorful belts and attempt to unbalance their opponent by gripping the belt.

Objectives Resolution

A foundational document passed on March $12$, $1949$, laying down the Islamic and democratic principles for Pakistan's future constitution.

Bogra Formula

A constitutional proposal presented by Prime Minister Muhammad Ali Bogra proposing a bicameral legislature to balance representation between East and West Pakistan.

Basic Democrats

An electoral system of $80,000$ primary representatives introduced under the $1962$ Constitution to elect higher officials such as the President and legislative assemblies.

Majlis-e-Shura

The bicameral parliament of Pakistan established under the $1973$ Constitution, consisting of the Senate and the National Assembly.

Rule of Law

A governance principle where all public and private entities, including the government, are accountable to publicly promulgated, equally enforced, and independently adjudicated laws.

Citizen

An individual recognized as a legal member of a particular country or nation-state, entitling them to specific rights and responsibilities.

Jus Soli

The principle of birthright citizenship where citizenship is automatically granted to anyone born within a country's territorial borders.

Jus Sanguinis

The principle of citizenship by descent, where a child inherits citizenship through their parents regardless of their birthplace.

Digital Citizenship

The responsible, active, and ethical use of technology and digital communities while upholding online human rights and security.

Foreign Policy

A government's strategic plan and set of guiding principles for interacting with other nations to protect national interests, security, and economic growth.

Diplomacy

The practice of managing relationships between countries through peaceful dialogue, negotiation, and representation.

Geopolitics

A branch of political science studying how geographical factors like location, terrain, and resources shape global affairs and international relations.

Durand Line

The $2,640$-kilometer international boundary between Pakistan and Afghanistan, established in $1893$ by Sir Mortimer Durand and Amir Abdur Rahman Khan.

China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)

A major development project connecting Gwadar Port in Pakistan to Kashgar in China's Xinjiang region to enhance trade and infrastructure connectivity.

United Nations Organization (UNO)

A global international institution founded on October $24$, $1945$, to maintain global peace, security, and international cooperation.

South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)

A regional organization established on December $8$, $1985$, to promote economic integration, welfare, and regional cooperation among South Asian nations.

Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)

An international organization founded on September $25$, $1969$, to safeguard and protect the shared interests and solidarity of the Muslim world.

Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO)

A regional intergovernmental organization established in $1985$ by Iran, Pakistan, and Turkey to foster economic, technical, and trade collaboration.