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9th Grade
11/14/2008

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Henotheism
Definition
Belief in one’s own god(s), while acknowledging that other gods exist
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Monotheism
Definition
Belief that there IS only one God
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Torah
Definition
Hebrew word for law or teaching. First 5 books of the Bible.
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Prophet
Definition
Spokesperson for God
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Israel
Definition
Ancient name for kingdom centered on city of Jerusalem; Jewish homeland. Later called Judaea.
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Palestine
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What Romans in 2nd century CE gave as a new name for Judaea. Today, name of the independent state desired by Arabs.
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Monsoon
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Winds that reverse by season. Example: summer wind from the sea, bringing rain to India,
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Prophet
Definition
Spokesperson for God
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Buddha’s Four Noble Truths
Definition
1. The existence of suffering
2. Cause of suffering is desire
3. Escape from suffering by limiting desire
4. The Noble 8-Fold Path
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Yin/yang
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Taoist symbol of the balance between opposing principles, feminine/masculine
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Republic
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Rule by elected officials. Example: Rome before the emperors.
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Democracy
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Government in which citizens elect leaders and make laws. Example: Athens after Cleisthenes
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Empire
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Collection of lands that have been taken over. Example: Roman Empire
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Apostle
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In Christianity, a person picked by God for a certain task. Example: Paul as the apostle to the Gentiles (non-jews)
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