APWHM Unit 1 Vocabulary

What is a belief system?

• A set of principles or tenets which together form the basis of a religion, philosophy, or moral code

• A government system where officials are elected

• A type of economic system

• A scientific theory

Which religion is known for its teachings on the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path?

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Hinduism

What is a caliphate?

• A type of government led by a king

• A form of Islamic government led by a caliph

• A religious ceremony

• A type of economic system

Which religion is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ?

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Christianity

• Hinduism

What does it mean to contextualize information?

• To ignore the background

• To place it in a relevant setting or context

• To translate it into another language

• To simplify it

What is continuity in historical terms?

• A break in events

• A consistent existence or operation over time

• A sudden change

• A fictional narrative

Which term describes a social system prevalent in medieval Europe, characterized by the exchange of land for military service?

• Hajj

• Feudalism

• Islam

• Innovation

What is the name of the monotheistic religion founded on the teachings of the prophet Muhammad?

• Islam

• Hierarchy

• Feudalism

• Innovation

Which term refers to a system where lineage is traced through the mother's side?

• Patrilineal

• Bilateral

• Matrilineal

• Unilineal

Which term describes a set of actions performed as part of a ceremony?

• Habit

• Custom

• Ritual

• Tradition