Neolithic/Early Civilizations
One of the oldest hominid skeletons found in 1974.
Who was "Lucy?"
These people excelled in war technology - creating improved chariots and iron weapons.
Who were the Hittites?
A monotheistic religion that emphasized duty to God, Family, and ethical living. The followers celebrate their escape from captivity in Egypt annually.
Who were the Jews?
The story of the last year of the Trojan War written by Homer.
What is the Iliad?
Suleyman the Magnificent ruled over this Empire.
What was the Ottoman Empire?
The shift from a food-gathering culture to a food-producing culture.
What was the Neolithic (Agricultural) Revolution?
The sacred literature of the Aryans and (later) the followers of Hinduism.
What are the Vedas?
During the New Kingdom era, this empire became wealthier and more powerful than at any other time in its history.
What is the Egyptian Empire?
Messenian peasants forced to stay on the land and give half of their crops to the Spartans.
Who were the Helots?
Originally an ancient shrine that housed over 360 idols, it is also associated with Abraham and is featured in the rituals associated with the Hajj.
What is the Ka'aba?
The development of skills for specific skills.
What is Specialization? (Part of Civilization Development)
Belief system that opposes emphasis on ritual, and instead encourages followers to monitor their actions. This belief system is non-violent and believes that everything has a soul.
What is Jainism?
These people did very well in the city of Meroe by trading and becoming a major supplier of iron weapons and tools.
Who were the Kush/Kushite royal family?
A representative form of government that allows citizens to vote for their leaders.
What is a Republic?
Shahada, Salat, Zakat, Sawm, and Hajj
What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
A wedge shaped form of writing created with a reed stylus pressed into clay tablets.
What is Cuneiform?
Polytheistic belief system with belief in reincarnation and the importance of Caste
What is Hinduism?
These fierce warrior people survived numerous invasions and developed a variety of weapons and methods of attack - including use of ladders, tunneling, iron daggers/swords, and merciless tactics.
Who were the Assyrians?
Believed by many to be the Messiah, he spent time with the poor and is credited with miracles.
Who was Jesus?
Opened by Caliphal-Ma'mun, this was a library, academy, and translation center for scholars from many different cultures.
What was the House of Wisdom?
A massive, tiered, pyramid-like structure devoted to religious rituals.
What is a ziggurat?
Life is Suffering. Selfish desire causes suffering. End suffering by ending desire. Attain Enlightenment by following the "Middle Way" between desire and self-denial.
What are the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism?
This Persian ruler was revered for his kindness and tolerance towards conquered people. He also allowed Jews to return to their homeland.
Who was Cyrus the Great?
A series of wars between Rome and Carthage - featuring General Hannibal and General Scipio.
What were the Punic Wars?
Founded by Osman in the thirteenth century. Included territory that is now part of Turkey, Greece, and Egypt at its height.
What was the Ottoman Empire?