Foundational terms, core figures, places and chart summaries (World History I)

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World History I Terms to know 1. Rabbi: a jewish spiritual leader 2. Conveanant: a religous agreement 3. Kosher: specially prepared according to Jewish dietary laws 4. Monotheistic: the worship of a single God 5. Synagogue: a Jewish place of worship 6. Exile: the forced removal from one’s native country 7. Diaspora: the migration of Jewish around the world 8. Hanukkah: a religion holiday that commemorates religious freedom 9. Caste system: a rigid social hierarchy in India that divided people into hereditary classes 10. Karma: a state of being influenced by a person's actions and conduct. 11. Monsoon: a strong and seasonal wind 12. Nirvana: a state if bliss or the end of suffering caused by the cycle of rebirth 13. Sanskrit: the sacred language of Hinduism 14. Ayurveda: a traditional guide to medicine, diet, exercise and, any other areas 15. Reincarnation: the rebirth of a person’s soul into another body after death 16. Dynasty: a series of rulers from the same family 17. Filial piety: the belief that children owe their parents and ancestor's respect 18. Mandate of Heaven: a guiding force for rulers 19. Bureaucracy: a system of government in which appointed officials in specialized...