Social Studies Vocab Flashcards
Irrigation
The supply of water that helps land and crops grow, man-made canals from river to fields
Ziggurat
a pyramid surrounded by a temple to worship gods
Monsoons
strong, seasonal winds that bring dry seasonal into the winter and rainy season in the summer
Reincarnation
the soul is eternal, reborn again and again in different bodies
Karma
People actions and conduct determine the kind of life in which they will be reborn
Buddhism
The Buddha taught the four noble truths following the eightfold path
Hinduism
the religion that focuses on reincarnation, karma, and yoga
“Four Noble Truths”
- All life is suffering
- The cause of suffering is desire
- The end of desire means the end of suffering
- Following the eightfold path can end suffering
“The Eightfold Path”
a path leading to nirvana
Caste System
Social classes of Hindu society
Brahmin
Katrishya
Vasihya
Shudra
- untouchables -
Confucianism
A religion that focuses on relationships with others, family unity, respect for parents and ancestors
Daoism
a religion based on living in harmony with nature
Dynasty
a line of rulers from the same family
Mandate of Heaven
Chinese idea that a king or a dynasty could only rule as long as heaven believed it was worthy
Silk Road
series of international trade routes that grew
all across Asia and even overseas
