FLASHCARD REVIEW: Intro to History Vocab & Mapping Flashcard Part 2

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Buddhism is best defined as:

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The teaching of Buddha: Life is full of suffering caused by desire. This suffering stops when desire ends. Enlightenment, gained through good actions, knowledge, and meditation, frees us from desire, suffering, and being reborn.

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Christianity can be best defined as:

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A monotheistic faith based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus in the New Testament, focusing on Jesus as the savior.

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Islam is best defined as:

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A religion founded on the teachings of the prophet Mohammed, emphasizing belief in one god (Allah), Paradise and Hell, and the laws in the Quran. Followers are called Muslims.

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Hinduism is best defined as:

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A religion and philosophy from ancient India that believes in reincarnation and a supreme being who appears in various forms.

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What does the concept of karma in Hinduism and Buddhism refer to?

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The effects of a person's actions that determine their destiny in the next incarnation.

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What does "Anno Domini" (AD) mean?

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In the year of Our Lord

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What does "BC" stand for?

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Before Christ

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What is the secular equivalent of AD and BC?

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CE and BCE

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What does the term "need" refer to in social studies?

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A requirement essential for survival, such as food, water, and shelter

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Which African country is this? (Refer to the map with the highlighted country)

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Egypt