Midterm Review

Question 1

Monsoon

Answer 1

A seasonal wind in the region of South and Southeast Asia, between May and September.

Question 2

Bubonic Plague

Answer 2

The most common form of plague in humans, characterized by fever, delirium, and the formation of buboes.

Question 3

Hinduism

Answer 3

A diverse religion, philosophy, and cultural practice.

Predominant in India characterized by the belief in reincarnation and a desire from earthly evils.

Question 4

Buddhism

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The teaching of Buddha that life is permeated with suffering caused by desire, and meditation releases one from desire, suffering and rebirth.

Question 5

Reincarnation

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The belief that the soul, upon death of the body, come back to earth in another body or form.

Question 6

Moksha

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The Hindu belief of freedom from the endless cycle of transmigration into a state of bliss.

Question 7

Nirvana

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In Hinduism, when you unite with Brahma, or in Buddhism, the final release of the cycle of reincarnation.

Question 8

Eightfold Path

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The way leading to the cessation of suffering and the achievement of self-awakening.

Question 9

Sanskrit

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A historical writing system in the Hinduism.

Question 10

Caste System

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A system of social class separation, and a basis for affirmative action.

Question 11

Cultural Diffusion

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The process in which ideas from one culture are shared (diffused) with different cultures and spread beyond the area of its origination.

Question 12

Judaism

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The monotheistic religion of the Jews.

Question 13

Christianity

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The religion based on the person and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, or its beliefs or practices.

Question 14

Islam

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The religion of the Muslims, a monotheistic faith as revealed through Muhammad, the Prophet of Allah.

Question 15

Ten Commandments

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The ethical commandment of God given to biblical accounts to Moses by voice by writing on stone tablets on Mount Sinai.

Question 16

Five Pillars

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Five basic acts in Islam considered mandatory by believers and are the foundation of Mulism life.

Question 17

Torah

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In Judaism, the law of God revealed to Moses and recorded in the first five books of the Hebrew scriptures.

Question 18

Animism

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The belief in a supernatural power that organizes and animates the material universe.

Question 19

Shintoism

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A religion native to Japan, characterized by veneration of nature spirits and ancestors.

Question 20

Four Noble Truths

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The four beliefs containing the essence of Buddhist teaching.

Question 21

Polytheism

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The belief in or worship of more than one god.

Question 22

Monotheism

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The belief that there is only one God.

Question 23

Code of Hammurabi

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A comprehensive set of laws created by King Hammurabi of Babylon, it contained the “eye for an eye” theory of punishment.

Question 24

Brahma

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The creator God in Hinduism.

Question 25

Dharma

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In Hinduism, its the principal cosmic order. In Buddhism, the teaching or religion of the Buddha.

Question 26

Silk Road

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An ancient trade route between China and the Mediterranian.

Question 27

Middle Kingdom

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The former Chinese empire that had the belief they were the center of the world.

Question 28

Confucianism

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An ethical and philosophical system developed from the teachings of the Chinese philosopher, Confucius. .

Question 29

Pax Romana

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The peace that existed between nationalities in the Roman Empire.

Question 30

Guilds

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A medieval association of craftsmen or merchants , often having considerable power.

Question 31

Democracy

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A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.

Question 32

Hieroglyphics

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A writing system that was created by Egyptians.

Question 33

Cuneiform

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the wedge shaped characters used in the ancient writing systems of Mesopotamia.

Question 34

Fertile Crescent

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A geographical area of fertile land in the Middle East spreading in a broad semicircle from the Nile to the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.

Question 35

Hagia Sophia

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A masterpiece created in the 6th century by Byzantine architects, located in Istanbul, Turkey.

Question 36

Justinians Code

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The legal code of ancient Rome codified under Justinian.

Question 37

Terrance Farming

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A method of cutting pieces sloped plane into a series of sucessively receding platforms, for more effective farming.

Question 38

Commercial Revolution

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A period of European economic expansion, colonialism, and mercantilism which lasted from the 16th century until the early 18th century.

Question 39

Chivalry

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The medieval knightly system with its religious, moral, and social code.

Question 40

One Hundred Years War

Answer 40

A series of wars between the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of France for the control of the French throne.

Question 41

Manorialism

Answer 41

The organizing principal of rural economy that originated in the villa system of the Late Roman Empire.