Unit 1 Chapter 2 Vocabulary

Front

What is the belief that there is only one God called?

Back

Monotheism

Front

What do you call an area in the desert where there are water and plants?

Back

Oasis

Front

Who is someone chosen by God to bring a message to people?

Back

Prophet

Front

What is a journey undertaken for a religious purpose called?

Back

Pilgrimage

Front

What term describes a group of people traveling together across a desert?

Back

Caravan

Front

What is the principle that no one is above the law, not even the highest lawmakers?

Back

Rule of law

Front

What word describes using power over people in a way that is cruel and unfair?

Back

Tyrannical

Front

What does the term "secular" mean?

Back

Not religious

Front

What does "geometric" mean?

Back

Precise, regular shapes

Front

Who becomes the leader after the previous leader’s death?

Back

Successor