Exploring Four Empires of Mesopotamia
How did Assyrian kings relate to Assyrian gods?
Assyrians believed the kings were gods.
What does it mean for Hindus to follow the dharma of their varna?
What is they fulfill the duties and obligations of their social class.
Siddhartha took a path to enlightenment that was a balance between extreme life styles. This path was also called the
Middle way
According to the Mandate of Heaven, what was the meaning of disasters such as earthquakes and floods?
They meant that Heaven no longer gave a dynasty the right to rule.
When an Egyptian wanted to become a scribe, they usually
Spent at least 12 years learning hieroglyphs.
What did Hammurabi use to unify the Babylonian empire and preserve order?
His code of laws
What does it mean for Hindus to follow the dharma of their varna?
They fulfill the duties and obligations of their social class.
Siddhartha was inspired to leave his royal life and search for enlightenment when he saw
Suffering
What is a civil servant?
A person who works for a government
When not working in the fields, peasants in ancient Egypt would
Help build monuments, such as temples and pyramids.
After the fall of the Assyrian Empire,
The Babylonians regained control over Mesopotamia.
According to Hindu belief, how is Brahman related to the other deities?
The other deities in Hinduism are various forms of Brahman.
What is the idea behind the Four Noble Truths?
All things change.
According to the Dao De Jing, the best rulers were those who
Ruled the least.
The chief treasurer's main job was to
Collect taxes.
How did Hammurabi make sure that there was plenty of food for Babylonia?
He kept the irrigation systems working properly.
Today, the most important Hindu deities are
Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva
The teachings of "right understanding," "right action," and "right concentration" are part of the
Eightfold Path
The Zhou claimed that they had the Mandate of Heaven, which they believed was
A divine right to rule China.
Ancient Egyptians thought that in the afterlife, a person's body
Stayed with his or her dead spirit.
Sargon built the Akkadian Empire by using his
Military skills.
Why did ancient Hindus believe that the law of karma proved the universe was fair?
Souls would be rewarded or punished for the good and evil they had done.
The three forms of suffering that Siddhartha encountered were
Aging, sickness, and death
Which phrase correctly describes Daoism?
Rule as little as possible. (Let nature take over)
Where were artisans in the Egyptian social class?
Above the peasants, below the scribes.