History Vocab Unit 3

Archipelago

A group of islands; usually within a condensed stretch of water or small sea

Classical/Golden Age

Time period marked by great achievements and advancements in science, arts, etc.

Humanism

The belief that human welfare and wellbeing are more important than divine matters

Democracy

Type of government in which people rule themselves

Totalitarianism

A system of government that is centralized and dictatorial and requires complete obedience to the state

Hellenism

Spread and preservation of Greek-like culture

Legalism

Type of government that believes in the use of harsh punishments to keep order

Silk Road

Trade routes that stretch from Asia to Eastern Europe

Five Relationships

Confucian belief that “your appropriate place” was determined by certain relationships

Four Noble Truths

Buddhist beliefs that life is full of suffering and that suffering can be overcome by giving up all desires

Eightfold Path

Buddhist moral guide for living. Being moral and avoiding evil thoughts and actions

Filial Piety

Respect for family