1/26 Vocab Quiz

Question 1

Jizya

Answer 1

Tax on non-Muslims

Question 2

Koran/Quran

Answer 2

Sacred text in Islam

Question 3

Vedas

Answer 3

Sacred text in Hinduism

Question 4

Five Pillars of Islam

Answer 4

5 core beliefs/principles that guide how Muslims live their life

Question 5

Allah

Answer 5

“God” in Islam

Question 6

Caliph

Answer 6

Leader in historical Islam

Question 7

Feudalism

Answer 7

A social hierarchy based on loyalty and mutual obligations in medieval Europe

Question 8

Hajj

Answer 8

Pilgrimage to Mecca in Islam

Question 9

Mosque

Answer 9

Muslim place of worship

Question 10

Muhammed

Answer 10

Founder of Islam; born in 6th century and made a pilgrimage to Mecca

Question 11

Dhimma

Answer 11

Contract for non-Muslims that served as protection

Question 12

Caste System

Answer 12

Separate and distinct social groups in Hinduism

Question 13

Ramadan

Answer 13

Holy month of fasting and prayer in Islam

Question 14

Dharma

Answer 14

A Hindu’s duties in life. The social rules

Question 15

Ahimsa

Answer 15

Non-violence

Question 16

Atman

Answer 16

Soul of a person

Question 17

Untouchables

Answer 17

Separated group from the Caste system. Deemed “untouchable”

Question 18

Moksha

Answer 18

The ultimate goal of Hindus–being one with the universe/at peace.

Question 19

Karma

Answer 19

The cleanliness of a soul. How dirty or clean someone is

Question 20

Eightfold Path

Answer 20

Actions that people who practice Buddhism strive to follow–guides their behavior

Question 21

Nirvana

Answer 21

The highest order of enlightenment according to the Buddha

Question 22

Tripitaka

Answer 22

Buddhist scriptures and text

Question 23

Agency

Answer 23

The ability to make choices that change your life

Question 24

Reincarnation

Answer 24

When ones soul is reborn several times

Question 25

Legitimacy

Answer 25

Recognition of the right to rule or lead in a position of authority

Question 26

Bureaucracy

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A government with levels (ex. local, state, federal)

Question 27

Hegemony

Answer 27

Cultural control over people's thoughts and behaviors

Question 28

Confucius

Answer 28

Founder of Confucianism; alive in around 500 B.C.E

Question 29

Church

Answer 29

Place of worship in Catholicism

Question 30

Mandate of Heaven

Answer 30

This is legitimacy--how an emperor holds power and legitmacy

Question 31

Four Noble Truths

Answer 31

What the Buddha learned about suffering

Question 32

5 Relationships

Answer 32

The expected hierarchies in a relationship--there are different levels of power

Question 33

Filial Piety

Answer 33

The respect of elders or grandparents

Question 34

Analects

Answer 34

The texts about Confucius' teachings in order to capture his philosophy

Question 35

Civil Service Exam

Answer 35

An exam that the Gentry take and prepare for

Question 36

Tithe

Answer 36

Tax on Catholics, about 1/10 of their income or labor

Question 37

Dynasty

Answer 37

An era of power held by one familial line

Question 38

Footbinding

Answer 38

Process in which a women's foot is broken and bent in order to conform to societal norms

Question 39

Bible

Answer 39

The sacred text in Catholicism

Question 40

Crusades

Answer 40

Religious pilgrimage to strengthen the Catholic church

Question 41

Sacraments

Answer 41

The religious duties involved in becoming a member of the Catholic church

Question 42

Excommunication

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To be kicked out of the Catholic church

Question 43

Clergy

Answer 43

People who have roles in the church and can read

Question 44

Pope

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Leader of the church--very powerful

Question 45

Gentry

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Educated scholars who work for the government and are very well respected

Question 46

Humanism

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Value the human experience → today, not in another life. Stressed human innovation. Examines what humans create for one another. Classical Architecture

Question 47

Individualism

Answer 47

Responsibility to the community. Every person has something to contribute. Every individual is worthwhile.

Question 48

Secularism

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Non religious values.

Question 49

Skepticism

Answer 49

Questions traditional values. Challenge one another, leads to experimentation.

Question 50

Battle of Toledo

Answer 50

The rediscovery of classical texts/books after Toledo is captured (fight between Muslims and Catholics) in 1085 - sparked the Renaissance