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| Belief in one’s own god(s), while acknowledging that other gods exist |
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| Belief that there IS only one God |
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| Hebrew word for law or teaching. First 5 books of the Bible. |
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| Ancient name for kingdom centered on city of Jerusalem; Jewish homeland. Later called Judaea. |
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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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| Winds that reverse by season. Example: summer wind from the sea, bringing rain to India, |
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| Buddha’s Four Noble Truths |
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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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| Taoist symbol of the balance between opposing principles, feminine/masculine |
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| Rule by elected officials. Example: Rome before the emperors. |
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| Government in which citizens elect leaders and make laws. Example: Athens after Cleisthenes |
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| Collection of lands that have been taken over. Example: Roman Empire |
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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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