Vocabulary
Belief in multiple gods
Polytheism
The religion that follows the teachings of Jesus Christ
Christianity
This dynasty in India enjoyed a golden age because the government promoted peace and prosperity
The Gupta Empire
This form of government came from Athens where the people are the source of power
Democracy
The belief that a ruler has been chosen by God to rule
Mandate of Heaven
Belief in a singular god
Monotheism
Creators of the Caste System
Hinduism
First leader of the Indian empire.
Chandragupta
This civilization is associated with the Twelve Tables, roads, concrete, and the spreading of Christianity.
The Roman Empire
A network of trade routes starting in China, but connected to India, as well as Rome.
The Silk Road
The major change in human life caused by the beginnings of farming-that is, by people’s shift from food gathering to food producing.
Neolithic Revolution
First monotheistic religion developed among the ancient Hebrews:
Judaism
This Persian king contributed to his society by building the Royal Road and setting up outposts.
King Darius
People vote on representatives who vote on laws and policies.
Republic
Believes that a highly efficient and powerful government is the key to social order and punishments are useful to maintain social order.
Legalism
A source from someone who was actually at the event or lived during the time of the event.
Primary Source
This philosophy was built on respect for their elders.
Confucianism
Chandragupta’s grandson, built schools and hospitals, and helped encourage the Indian Golden Age.
King Ashoka
During his wars of conquest, he actively sought to meld the conquered culture with that of the Greeks
Alexander the Great
Believed the natural order is more important than the social order, a universal force guides all things and that human beings should live simply and in harmony with nature.
Daoism
A source that was written about an event from someone who researched it or compiled primary sources together.
Secondary Source
This religion believes the cause of all suffering is people’s selfish desire for the temporary pleasures of this world.
Buddhism
Known as a just and worthy lawgiver and refused to enslave subjects:
Cyrus the Great
This is where Rome's laws were written:
Twelve Tables
People had to do this in order to get a civil service job (ie. join the government bureaucracy) in Han China?
Pass Civil Service Examination