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Global / Geo 9 1/2
| Terms / Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Neolithic Revolution | the transition from nomadic hunter-gatherer societies to settled, agricultural communities that began around 10,000 B.C |
| Changes from the Paleolithic era to Neolithic era | The main change from the Paleolithic to the Neolithic era was the development of agriculture (domestication, structured cities ECT) |
| Features/characteristics of a civilization | Organized GOVERNMENT, urban centers, complex institutions ,specialized JOBS, a social structure, a system of WRITING and record-keeping, advanced TECHNOLOGY, and a stable food supply |
| Code of Hammurabi | set of 282 laws from ancient Babylon, created around 1750 BC by King Hammurabi and inscribed on a stone stele for public display. made to be almost controlling in order for Hammurabi to be able to control the vast city states. |
| Polytheistic | Believing in many gods |
| Brahman | the concept of ultimate reality in Hinduism or a member of the highest priestly caste (Brahmin) |
| Reincarnation | Reincarnation is the belief that the soul or consciousness is reborn into a new body after death BOTH BUDDHISM AND HINDUISM |
| Dharma | one's duty, cosmic order, or the essential nature of a person or thing, what LEADS TO KARMA. recognized in BUDDHISM AND HINDUISM |
| Caste System | A caste system is a rigid form of social stratification where an individual's social position is determined by birth and is fixed for life. controls marriage, social status, ECT. HINDUISM |
| Moksha | Moksha is the ultimate goal of liberation from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. HINDUISM & BUDDHISM |
| Karma | Karma is an ancient Indian concept referring to a principle of cause and effect, where an individual's actions and intentions determine their future HINDUISM & BUDDHISM |
| Siddhartha Gautama | The Buddha |
| Enlightenment | Enlightenment is a shared goal in both HINDUISM and BUDDHISM, representing a state of spiritual liberation from suffering and the cycle of rebirth |
| Nirvana | the ultimate goal of enlightenment, representing a state of perfect peace and liberation from suffering. ONLY BUDDHISM |
| The Four Noble Truths | the truth of suffering (dukka), the truth of the CAUSE of suffering (samudaya), the truth of the END of suffering (nirodha), and the truth of THE PATH TO the end of suffering (magga) BUDDHISM |
| Eightfold Path | ethical conduct, mental discipline, and wisdom. BUDDHISM |
| Dao “The Way” | It represents the fundamental, natural, and spontaneous order of the universe—the source of all things that cannot be fully described or named. |
| Yin and Yang | a Chinese philosophy representing how opposite forces are complementary and interconnected, not in conflict. (peace) |
| Five Key Relationships | the philosophy of (Confucianism), are ruler and subject, father <-- son, husband <-- wife, elder <-- younger brother, and friend = friend |
| Filial Piety | Filial piety is a virtue of respect, love, and support for one's parents and elders, which has deep roots in (Confucian) philosophy |
| What did the social structures of the early river valley civilizations look like? | hierarchical social structures with a ruler (king or pharaoh) and a small elite class at the top, followed by priests, scribes, soldiers, artisans, and merchants |
| What is the geographic/historical context (origins) of HINDUISM? | Hinduism originated on the Indian subcontinent, |
| What is the geographic/historical context (origins) of BUDDHISM? | Buddhism originated over 2,500 years ago in ancient India, in the region that is now the border area of modern-day Nepal |
| What is the geographic/historical context (origins) of Daoism and Confucianism? | The origins of Daoism and Confucianism are rooted in ancient China during the tumultuous Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods |
| Similarities and differences between Hinduism and Buddhism? | SHARE: karma, dharma, and the cycle of rebirth DIFFERENT: Hindu - caste . Buddhism - no caste . Buddhism built on self respect . Hinduism built on respect for others |
| What are the main philosophies of Daoism and Confucianism? | Confucianism : built on rules and respect (hierarchy) Daoism : built on hands off, peaceful nature |
| What caused Buddhism to spread? | Buddhism spread due to the patronage of Emperor Ashoka, who sent missionaries throughout Asia, and through trade routes like the Silk Road, where merchants and monks exchanged goods and ideas. |
| What did the Caste System look like? Why? | a rigid, hereditary social hierarchy that categorizes people into different groups (varnas), originally based on occupation, that determines their social standing, job, and who they can marry. (BRAHMINS - KSHATRIYAS - VAISHYAS - SHUDRAS - DALITS) |