Final Review Quiz

Final Review Questions: Vocabulary and Key Concepts

Universality means being applicable or true for all people or situations, regardless of cultural or individual differences.
The Council of Nicaea was an ecumenical council held in 325 CE in Nicaea (now İznik, Turkey) that aimed to establish a unified Christian doctrine and resolve theological disputes.
Charisma is a compelling and attractive quality that inspires devotion and enthusiasm in others.
The Strait of Gibraltar is a narrow waterway that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea, located between the southernmost tip of Spain and the northernmost point of Morocco.
The Bosporus is a narrow strait that separates the European and Asian sides of Istanbul, Turkey, connecting the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara.
Varnas are the social classes or castes in the traditional Hindu society of India, consisting of Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras.
Mayahana and Hinayana are two major branches of Buddhism. Mayahana emphasizes the bodhisattva path and the liberation of all sentient beings, while Hinayana focuses on personal enlightenment and self-liberation.
Bhakti devotion is a religious practice in Hinduism that involves deep personal devotion and love for one deity.
A bodhisattva is an enlightened being in Buddhism who postpones their own liberation to help others achieve enlightenment.
Statecraft refers to the art or skill of governing a state or managing political affairs effectively.
An agriculturalist is a person who is involved in the cultivation of crops and the raising of livestock for food production.
An ecological zone refers to a distinct geographic area with specific environmental conditions that influence the distribution of plant and animal life.
Using a digging stick involves manually digging or cultivating the soil by hand, whereas a plow is a farming tool pulled by animals or machinery to break up and turn over the soil more efficiently.
Crop rotation is a farming practice that involves growing different crops in a sequence on the same field over time to improve soil fertility, control pests and diseases, and optimize crop yields.
"Big Man" society is a social structure found in certain traditional societies where influential individuals gain power and prestige through their personal charisma, wealth, or abilities, rather than through formal institutions or inherited positions.
An example of monumental architecture is the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt, built as a tomb for the pharaoh Khufu and considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
The Mayans developed advanced systems of writing, mathematics, and astronomy, while the Aztecs built a powerful empire in Central Mexico and practiced human sacrifice.
The umma refers to the community of Muslim believers worldwide, regardless of their ethnic or national background.
Sharia is the Islamic law derived from the teachings of the Quran and the Hadith, providing guidelines for personal conduct, family matters, criminal justice, and governance in

Final Review Questions: Vocabulary and Key Concepts

Universality means being applicable or true for all people or situations, regardless of cultural or individual differences.
The Council of Nicaea was an ecumenical council held in 325 CE in Nicaea (now İznik, Turkey) that aimed to establish a unified Christian doctrine and resolve theological disputes.
Charisma is a compelling and attractive quality that inspires devotion and enthusiasm in others.
The Strait of Gibraltar is a narrow waterway that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea, located between the southernmost tip of Spain and the northernmost point of Morocco.
The Bosporus is a narrow strait that separates the European and Asian sides of Istanbul, Turkey, connecting the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara.
Varnas are the social classes or castes in the traditional Hindu society of India, consisting of Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras.
Mayahana and Hinayana are two major branches of Buddhism. Mayahana emphasizes the bodhisattva path and the liberation of all sentient beings, while Hinayana focuses on personal enlightenment and self-liberation.
Bhakti devotion is a religious practice in Hinduism that involves deep personal devotion and love for one deity.
A bodhisattva is an enlightened being in Buddhism who postpones their own liberation to help others achieve enlightenment.
Statecraft refers to the art or skill of governing a state or managing political affairs effectively.
An agriculturalist is a person who is involved in the cultivation of crops and the raising of livestock for food production.
An ecological zone refers to a distinct geographic area with specific environmental conditions that influence the distribution of plant and animal life.
Using a digging stick involves manually digging or cultivating the soil by hand, whereas a plow is a farming tool pulled by animals or machinery to break up and turn over the soil more efficiently.
Crop rotation is a farming practice that involves growing different crops in a sequence on the same field over time to improve soil fertility, control pests and diseases, and optimize crop yields.
"Big Man" society is a social structure found in certain traditional societies where influential individuals gain power and prestige through their personal charisma, wealth, or abilities, rather than through formal institutions or inherited positions.
An example of monumental architecture is the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt, built as a tomb for the pharaoh Khufu and considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
The Mayans developed advanced systems of writing, mathematics, and astronomy, while the Aztecs built a powerful empire in Central Mexico and practiced human sacrifice.
The umma refers to the community of Muslim believers worldwide, regardless of their ethnic or national background.
Sharia is the Islamic law derived from the teachings of the Quran and the Hadith, providing guidelines for personal conduct, family matters, criminal justice, and governance in