Early Civilizations
Unlike Egypt's relatively unified political system, this region was often divided into competing city-states.
What is Mesopotamia
Unlike Buddhism, this Chinese philosophy emphasized social harmony, respect for authority, and filial piety.
What is Confucianism?
The Himalayas and other geographic barriers helped protect this ancient civilization while also influencing its development.
What is India (Indus Valley)
This belief system teaches that suffering is connected to desire and that enlightenment can end the cycle of suffering.
What is Buddhism?
The Ancient Sumerians in Mesopotamia came up with what great achievement?
Zoroastrianism is the world's first monotheistic religion, what ancient people helped establish one of history's most influential early traditions of ethical monotheism.
Who are the Ancient Hebrews?
This Mesoamerican civilization developed in the Gulf Coast region and is often considered one of the earliest major civilizations of Mesoamerica.
Who were the Olmecs?
Greek and Roman religions shared this major characteristic before Christianity became dominant.
What is polytheism?
This Chinese dynasty centralized power through Legalist policies and standardized weights, measures, and writing. (This is where China gets its name)
What is the Qin Dynasty?