Global 9 Vocabulary

A polytheistic religion founded in India- Belief that people were reborn

The study of development, structure and function of human society.

letters,speeches,diaries,newspaper articles from the time,artifacts that give a 1st hand story

A Chinese philosophy based on laws and resulted in extreme punishments

Information created later by someone who did not experience a 1st hand account- textbook

The study of places and the relationships between people and their environments

The study of human activity through finding and analyzing cultural materials.

An early religion that believed the world was full of spirits, and forces found in animals.

the beliefs, customs, arts, etc., of a particular society, group, place, or time

a system of government open to all the eligible members of a state- elected by representatives.

An ancient river civilization known as the fertile cresent

A social science that focuses on knowledge, reality, and existance

A science that studies money, trade and the exchange of goods.

The belief that after death a person is reborn into a state dependent on their past deeds.

a small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.

The one Great Power that Hinduism teaches

A time period where people began to settle down, and started farming.

Person that moves from place to place in search for food

A point in history when a major event takes place- usually beneficial

One of the oldest monotheistic religions founded in the middle east- leader is Abraham

Ancient writing system use in Engypt

A form of government lead by an absolute ruler

a blend of Greek, Persian, and Indian traditions was called

A branch of science that deals with systems of government.

A social system used in India that divides people into different groups.

A Chinese philosophy that focuses on social order, family and respect for your elders.

A period of time characterized by hunting and gathering bands, that moved around.

The Hindu holy book

A Chinese philosophy designed to create natural order and harmony.

the most flourishing period in the history of a civilization

A system of government in which one person reigns, usually a king or queen.