People
He put his belief of Filial Piety or "respect for parents", above all other duties
Confucius
The Cradle of Human Civilization
Mesopotamia
A public set of laws which addressed Civil and Criminal law in Ancient Mesopotamia. Hint: An eye for an eye
The Code of Hammurabi
A geographic region made up of Mexico and Central America
Mesoamerica
Siddhartha Gautama is credited with creating the core beliefs of this belief system
Buddhism
He wrote The Republic in which he described his vision of an ideal state. He also taught Socrates
Plato
Life in this Ancient Greek Polis or "city state" flourished due to it's focus on government, education, and culture
Athens
In Ancient China, A system of rule/government where warlords or "landlords" promise protection in return for labor
Feudalism
This river in China got it's name from the fine windblown yellow soil called "Loess". Which formed along it's banks
Yellow River
a political theory of ancient China in which those in power were given the right to rule from a divine source
Mandate of Heaven
He was the son of Philip II; received military training in Macedonian army and was a student of Aristotle; great leader; conquered much land in Asia Minor, Syria, Egypt, and Mesopotamia; goal was to conquer the known world
Alexander the Great
Nero once burnt this place to the ground
Rome
A government in which power is in the hands of a hereditary ruling class or nobility
Aristocracy
The two rivers which surround the region of Mesopotamia
Tigris and Euphrates
The Anasazi used these large underground chambers which most historians believe were used for religious ceremonies
Kiva
Was made dictator for life in 45 BCE, after conquering Gaul, assassinated in 44 BCE by the senate because they were afraid of his power
Julius Caesar
In Sumer (Mesopotamia), a form of writing developed using a wedge shaped stylus and clay tablets.
Cuneiform
A government ruled by a few powerful people. The Spartans, known for their strong army ruled like this
Oligarchy
If you found yourself living ON Lake Texcoco, you are at this Ancient Aztec capital.
Tenochtitlan
A Chinese philosophy where people practice humility, lead a simple life and have harmony with nature. Founded by Lao Tzu
Daoism/Taoism
Emperor of Rome who adopted the Christian faith and stopped the persecution of Christians (280-337)
Constantine
Olduvai Gorge
This South American group ruled in a government similar to modern day communism, in which the government controlled all aspects of peoples' lives
The Incas
If you were in this ancient river valley, you may find yourself in Mohenjo-Daro
The Indus River Valley
the path to nirvana, comprising eight aspects in which an aspirant must become practiced: right views, intention, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, and concentration.
The Eightfold Path