Vocabulary: Major Concepts & Terms - Quarters 1 & 2

What is the definition of Allah in Islam?

• The supreme god in a pantheon of gods

• A prophet in Islam

• The one and only God in Islam

• An angel in Islamic belief

Apartheid refers to:

• A policy of racial segregation in South Africa

• A type of government in ancient Greece

• A form of economic system

• A style of architecture

An aqueduct is a structure primarily used for:

• Transporting water

• Generating electricity

• Housing people

• Growing crops

An archaeologist is a person who studies what?

• Ancient cultures and artifacts

• Modern technology

• Space and planets

• Marine biology

An Aristocracy is a form of government where power is held by:

• The wealthy elite

• The entire population

• Elected officials

• A single ruler

An Artifact is:

• A natural object found in nature

• A man-made object of historical or cultural interest

• A type of living organism

• A geological formation

Atman in Hinduism refers to:

• The ultimate reality or cosmic spirit

• The individual soul or self

• A sacred text

• A ritual practice

The Balance of Power is a concept in international relations that refers to:

• The distribution of power among nations to prevent any one from dominating

• The economic balance between developed and developing countries

• The balance of military power within a single nation

• The balance of power between different branches of government

A Brahmin is a member of which class in the traditional Hindu society?

• Warrior class

• Priestly class

• Merchant class

• Laborer class

Buddhism is a religion and philosophy based on the teachings of which historical figure?

• Confucius

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Laozi

• Zoroaster