The time period in Roman history when the main political power was a senate composed of Aristocrats.
What is the republic
100
The predecessor to the Han dynasty who unified China after the Warring States period.
What is the Qin Dynasty
100
"Theater State"
What is the gupta empire
100
This climate, prevalent near the equator, allowed Southeast Asia several growing seasons, and therefore a large population
What is a tropical climate
100
The three major trade networks from 300 BCE to 600 CE
What are the Silk Road, the Indian Ocean Maritime System, and the Trans-Saharan Caravan Routes
200
The name for the safety and stability ensured by the control Rome had over their subjects, which helped promote trade.
What is the Pax Romana
200
Confucian scholar-officials who rank just below the aristocracy
What are the gentry
200
Third ruler of the Mauryan empire, who converted to Buddhism for its non-violent morals after winning a shockingly brutal victory.
Who is Ashoka
200
A major center in Southeast Asia due to its control over Malay peninsula trade networks, and its placement in the rice bowl, which allowed feeding of a large population.
What is Funan
200
Animals whose domestication enabled trade across the Sahara
What are camels
300
The social class of merchants and landowners second to the senatorial class, who formed the core of the civil services running the Roman empire.
Who are the Equites
300
An incoming religion which trickled into China by means of the silk road, and disgusted Confucians with the concept of abstinence for spiritual purposes.
What is Buddhism
300
The successor to the vedic religion of early India, incorporating many gods who were all manifestations of one divine force.
What is Hinduism
300
The three geographical zones of Southeast Asia
What are the Indochina mainland, the Malay peninsula, and the Pacific Islands
300
An empire in Iran which established Zoroastrianism as the official religion, and alternated between warring with the Romans (later Byzantines) and trading with them.
What is the Sasanid Empire
400
A ruling by Constantine which ended the persecution of Christians.
What is the Edict of Milan
400
An expansionist emperor who laid the foundation for the Silk Road and opened the first Confucian university in Chang'an.
Who is Wu
400
The two sects of Buddhism in India, one known as the "Great Vehicle" and the other as "Way of the Elders"
What are Mahayana and Theravada Buddhism
400
The Indian writing system used by Southeast Asian merchants
What is Sanskrit
400
An important invention which allowed horse riders to wield weapons.
What is the stirrup
500
Hill tribes with whom the farmers of Rome clashed, leading to growth in Rome's power as they "protected" the other city states.
Who are the Samnite tribes
500
Author of "Lessons for Women," a book describing the proper way for women to behave in Confucian society.
Who is Ban Zhao
500
The general name for the three kingdoms in South India who produced a literary and artistic renaissance in spite of their constant conflicts with each other. (bonus points for knowing the individual names)
What are the Tamil Kingdoms (Cholas, Pandyas, Cheras)
500
Three notable trade commodities which traveled from Southeast Asia to India
What are (as possible answers): aromatic woods, resins, cinnamon, pepper, cloves, nutmeg
500
Central Asian nomadic tribe who were renowned by Herodotus as expert horsemen.