Intro to History Vocabulary

Hinduism

• A religion and philosophy developed in ancient India, characterized by a belief in reincarnation and a supreme being who takes many forms.

• A monotheistic religion that originated in the Middle East, focusing on the worship of one God.

• A belief system that emphasizes the importance of individualism and personal freedom, often associated with Western philosophy.

• A spiritual practice that involves meditation and mindfulness, primarily found in East Asian cultures.

Need

• Something like air, food, or shelter that is necessary for survival.

• A luxury item that enhances comfort.

• An optional requirement for a task.

• A temporary desire for something.

Currency

• A system of money in general use in a particular country.

• A type of investment that yields high returns.

• A method of exchanging goods and services without money.

• A digital form of money used only online.

Buddhism

• A belief system that promotes the idea that life is full of suffering caused by desire and that suffering will stop when people stop desiring unnecessary things.

• A religion that emphasizes the worship of multiple gods and deities.

• A philosophical approach that denies the existence of suffering in life.

• A practice that focuses solely on rituals and ceremonies without any moral or ethical guidelines.

Primary source

• An account of an event created by someone who took part in or witnessed the event.

• A summary of events written by a historian long after the events occurred.

• A fictional representation of an event created for entertainment purposes.

• A collection of documents and artifacts from various sources about an event.

Islam

• A religion based on the teachings of the prophet Mohammed, stressing belief in one god (Allah), Paradise and Hell, and a body of law written in the Quran. Followers are called Muslims.

• A political ideology that promotes the establishment of a global government under a single authority.

• A cultural movement that emphasizes the importance of art and literature in society.

• A philosophical system that advocates for the pursuit of happiness through material wealth.

Anno Domini

• A Latin phrase meaning 'in the year of Our Lord'

• A term used for events before the birth of Jesus Christ

• A calendar system used in ancient Rome

• A phrase used to denote the end of the world

Christianity

• A polytheistic religion based on the teachings of multiple prophets.

• A monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament, emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior.

• A belief system that rejects the existence of any deity.

• A philosophical movement focused on human reason and ethics without reference to the divine.

Secondary source

• A firsthand account of an event written by someone who witnessed it.

• A secondhand account of an event or a retelling of another person's observations written by someone who did not witness or actually participate in the events.

• A primary source that includes original documents and artifacts.

• A summary of events written by a journalist who was present at the scene.

Demand

• Consumer willingness and ability to buy products.

• The total amount of a product that consumers are willing to purchase at a given price.

• The amount of product that producers are willing to sell at a given price.

• The relationship between the price of a product and the quantity supplied.