14708592100 | social structures | the patterns of relationships that shape any society including: social classes, gender roles, family roles, racial or ethnic categories | 0 | |
14708607322 | Cultural structures | Things that form and support a culture such as rituals, language, religion, philosophies, clothing, music | 1 | |
14708611583 | Technology | Anything man made that is created with the intent of making life easier or better somehow | 2 | |
14708619937 | economy | A system for producing and distributing goods, and services to fulfill people's wants and needs. | 3 | |
14708623993 | merchant | A person who makes money by buying and/or selling goods | 4 | |
14708626639 | patriarchy | A form of social organization in which males hold more power and control than females | 5 | |
14708630291 | commerce | the buying and selling of goods | 6 | |
14708631502 | Bureaucracy | A large, complex government organization composed of appointed officials | 7 | |
14708637167 | Confucianism | A philosophy follows the teachings of the Chinese philosopher Confucius. Its purpose is to create a stable government and orderly society by encouraging people to follow a moral code | 8 | |
14708647384 | Christianity | A monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior. | 9 | |
14708648503 | Hinduism | A religion and philosophy developed in ancient India, characterized by a belief in reincarnation and a supreme being who takes many forms | 10 | |
14708651131 | Buddhism | Belief system that started in India in the 500s BC based on the teachings of the Buddha (Siddhartha Guatama)Believers seek enlightenment and the overcoming of suffering by removing earthly desires | 11 | |
14708660334 | Islam | A religion based on the teachings of the prophet Mohammed which stresses belief in one god (Allah). Followers are called Muslims. | 12 | |
14708670183 | Judaism | the monotheistic Jewish religion that follows the teachings of God as given to Moses in laws and commandments | 13 | |
14708675074 | Monotheistic | Belief in one God | 14 | |
14708675623 | Polytheistic | Belief in many gods | 15 |
AP World Quiz 1: AP baseline terms Flashcards
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