AP World History Set 4 Note cards Flashcards

7205059059	Diaspora	is a scattered population whose origin lies within a smaller geographic locale. Can also refer to the movement of the population from its original homeland.	0
7205061643	Caste System	is a form of social stratification characterized by endogamy, hereditary transmission of a lifestyle which often includes an occupation, status in a hierarchy, and customary social interaction and exclusion. A Hindu social class system that controlled every aspect of daily life	1
7309290447	Reincarnation	The rebirth of a soul in a new body or is the philosophical or religious concept that an aspect of a living being starts a new life in a different physical body or form after each biological death.	2
7309287893	Asceticism	is a lifestyle characterized by abstinence from worldly pleasures, often for the purpose of pursuing spiritual goals. Can also be defined as Severe self discipline and avoidance of all forms of indulgence	3
7309286541	Bodhisattva	is the Sanskrit term for anyone who, motivated by great compassion, has generated, which is a spontaneous wish and a compassionate mind to attain Buddhahood for the benefit of all sentient beings	4
7309283405	Dao/Tao	is a Chinese word signifying 'way', 'path', 'route', 'road', 'choose', 'key'.	5
7309278734	Animism	is the religious belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence.	6
7309278735	Scriptures	sacred or religious writings that are regarded as authoritative.	7
7309276409	Missionaries	is a member of a religious group sent into an area to proselytize and/or perform ministries of service, such as education, literacy, social justice, health care, and economic development.	8
7309274529	Confucianism	is described as tradition, a philosophy, a religion, a humanistic or rationalistic religion, a way of governing, or simply a way of life. Can also be defined as a system of beliefs based on the teachings of Confucius.	9
7309283406	Filial Piety	is a virtue of respect for one's parents, elders, and ancestors.	10
7309272951	Ancestor Veneration	Honoring deceased ancestors For example Mexico's Day of the dead. is based on love and respect for the deceased.	11
7309281913	Monastic	is a religious way of life in which one renounces worldly pursuits to devote oneself fully to spiritual work.	12
7309280532	Shamanism	is a practice that involves a practitioner reaching altered states of consciousness in order to perceive and interact with a spirit world and channel these transcendental energies into this world.	13
7309270494	Laypeople	anyone that is not in the religious life or can be defined as all members who are not members of the clergy, usually including any non-ordained members of religious institutes.	14
7309270495	Lanteen Sail	utilized to steer ships (from dar-al-islam) Can also be defined as a triangular sail (wikipedia)	15