Religion and Philosophy
What does Buddhism say about desire?
Buddhism doesn't condemn all desire, but it emphasizes understanding and managing unhealthy craving, which it views as the root of suffering.
what is cuneiform?
the early writing system
What is the difference between a serf and a peasant?
peasants were free to move from fief to fief or manor to manor to look for work. Serfs, on the other hand, were like slaves except that they couldn't be bought or sold.
What animal was used for transportation in Arabic culture?
Camel
When did Rome fall?
476 A.D/C.E
What does Hinduism have that Buddhism doesn't?
Hinuduism use a caste system and not tolerate of other religions. they believe in staying within your caste.
Which civilization had the Hammurabi Code?
Mesopotamia
Why did people fight in the crusades?
They were told by the pope they would go to heaven if they fought.
Before Muhammad, what did the Middle East practice?
polythesim
What kind of Government did Rome have?
Republic
The two branches of Islam are..
Sunni and Shi'a
a river that went through Egypt ?
the nile river
Social classes in order for medieval Europe?
King, lords, knights, peasants, serfs
What were the two important cities that Muhammad traveled to?
Medina and Mecca
Who walked over 110 miles to conquer the world, and was tutored by Aristotle?
Alexandar the Great
Why did Christianity appeal to the poor?
They believed god didn't care about social standing or money. You would go to heaven as long as you were a good person and prayed
who is hammarabi?
a Babylonian king known for his famous code
What caused the Great Schism of 1054 between the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches?
The worshipping of icons.
What did the golden age of Islamic civilizations bring?
Mathematics, science, medicine
The four C's were
Julius Ceasar, Augustus Ceasar, Jesus Christ, Constantine
The Five Pillars of Islam are
1. Pray five times a day(facing mecca and prayer rug)
2. Pilgrimage to Mecca
3. Declaration of faith
4. Almsgiving(2.5% of your income)
5. Fasting during Ramadan
Why was the Indus River Valley considered advanced for its time?
what was the purpose of the manorial system in medival europe?
to provide a structured system of land management and social organization, with a lord providing protection and governance in exchange for labor and produce from the peasants who worked the land.
What is the difference between Sunni and Shi'a?
Sunni believe the next leader should be a good person, and Shi'a believe the next leader should be a direct descendant of Muhammad
What two leaders protected women/children's rights and created the Hagia Sophia? What empire were they from?
Justinian and Theodora