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cGlobal Unit 2-Vocab
Global Unit 2-Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Reincarnation | Being born again into a new body after you die. |
| Dharma | Your personal duty or the right way you should live your life. |
| Karma | The idea that what goes around comes around; your actions (good or bad) affect what happens to you later. |
| Brahmins | The highest social class in traditional India, made up of priests and teachers. |
| Caste System | A strict social ladder you are born into that decides your job and who you can marry. |
| Moksha | The ultimate goal; escaping the cycle of being reborn and finding ultimate peace. |
| Four Noble Truths: | The four main ideas of Buddhism about why people suffer and how to stop it. |
| The Eightfold Path | Eight rules to follow to live a good life, stop suffering, and reach enlightenment. |
| Nirvana | The ultimate goal; a state of perfect peace and happiness where suffering ends. |
| Filial Piety | Having deep respect for your parents and ancestors (a big deal in Confucianism). |
| Five Relationships | The five main relationships that keep society running smoothly (like ruler/subject or parent/child). |
| Confucianism | A belief system focusing on respect, good behavior, and a peaceful society. |
| Daoism | A belief system about living simply and going with the flow of nature (the "Dao"). |
| Judaism | One of the oldest religions that believes in one God. |
| Torah | The most important holy book for Jewish people. |
| Ten Commandments: | Ten basic rules for living a good life, given by God. |
| Islam | A religion based on the teachings of the prophet Muhammad. |
| Mecca | The holiest city for Muslims, where Islam started. |
| Allah | The Arabic word for God. |
| Muhammad | The founder of Islam and its most important prophet. Quran: The holy book of Islam. |
| Five Pillars of Islam | The five most important duties that every Muslim must do (like praying and giving to charity). |