Unit 1 Vocabulary Flashcards

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Hinduism

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an Indian religion or dharma, a religious and universal order by which its followers abide.

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Buddhism

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a religion of eastern and central Asia growing out of the teaching of Siddhārtha Gautama that suffering is inherent in life and that one can be liberated from it by cultivating wisdom, virtue, and concentration.

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Confucianism

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revolves around the pursuit of the unity of the individual self and tian ("heaven"). It focuses on the relationship between humanity and heaven. The principle or way of Heaven (tian li or tian tao) is the order of the world and the source of divine authority.

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Filial piety

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a cultural value that emphasizes the importance of respecting, caring for, and obeying elders and ancestors. It's a core virtue in Confucianism and is deeply rooted in Chinese culture.

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Cultural Diffusion

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the spread of cultural ideas, beliefs, and practices from one person to another, or from one culture to another.

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Golden Age

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an idyllic, often imaginary past time of peace, prosperity, and happiness.

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Bureaucracy

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a system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.

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Hierarchy

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a system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.

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Ideology

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a system of ideas and ideals, especially one which forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.

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Dynasty

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a succession of people from the same family who play a prominent role in business, politics, or another field.