| A | B |
| monotheism | belief in one god |
| polytheism | belief in more than one god |
| ethnocentrism | belief that your culture is superior |
| Buddhism | religion founded by Siddartha Guatama |
| Judaism | religion's holy book = Torah |
| Muslim | a person who practices Islam |
| ancient | very old |
| ancient civilization | very old society |
| golden age | time of great wealth and achievements |
| prosperity | wealth |
| Caste System | rigid social structure (India) |
| fertile | nutrient rich |
| direct democracy | gov't of Ancient Athens |
| dynasty | ruling family |
| Twelve Tables | laws of Ancient Rome |
| mosque | place of worship for Muslims |
| nomad | person who travels from place to place |
| polis | city state in Ancient Greece |
| Confucianism | Chinese religion |
| Hinduism | Holy book - Vedas |