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World Religions
For History
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Calendar | A system for keeping track of time. |
| Emperor | Political ruler of a country or nation. |
| Constitution | A document detailing the fundamental laws of a country or organization. |
| Divine | Godlike, or coming from, or having to do with a god. |
| Atman | The human soul (in Hinduism). |
| CE | Date designation meaning Common Era, or the last two thousand years of history. |
| BCE | Date designation meaning Before Common Era, or more than two thousand years ago. |
| Ancestor Worship | Worship given to deceased relatives who are believed to be closer to the Gods, and therefore able to grant favors. |
| Civilization | A society that has a high level of culture and social organization including organized government, job specialization, and an organized belief system. |