Term
|
Definition
ECONOMIC system based on private ownership and free markets
-Adam Smith, laissez faire,
supply and demand |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
POLITICAL system of government where the people determine policy by voting
-Greece (direct democracy);
-Rome Republic (representative dem.)
-USA, Britain,France (representative) |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
A stronger country controls a weaker one by direct or indirect means
-colony, mother country, mercantilism, British Empire, Europe in 16th-20th centuries, Colombus 1492, Scramble for Africa (Berlin Conference), spheres of influence (China 19th-20th centuries) |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
POLITICAL: loyalty to one's country based on shared nation, customs, language, history
- can lead to revolutions for independence or war build an empire
- |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| RELIGION - China/Japan/Asia - Siddhartha Guantama founder - 4 noble truths - end suffering through ending desire - 8-fold path - meditation - nirvana - reincarnation |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
SOCIAL system of rigid social classes --based on HINDUISM/ INDIA/
can not change caste in this life
-reincarnation dharma=rules of caste |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| RELIGION based on teachings of Jesus Christ /Europe/South America/ Catholic Church during Middle Ages Europe--Protestant Reformation, Great Schism 1054, Eastern Orthodox (Byzantine Empire) |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| POLITICAL/ECONOMIC stronger nation invades weaker one to take it over as a colony EUROPE 15th-20th centuries / lead to cultural diffusion |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Ancient Chinese philosopher -- emphasized 5 relationships and right conduct (Ruler/subject; Husband/wife; Older brother;younger brother; etc) |
|
|
