Core Concepts
What part of a map tells you what it's about?
Map Title
Who was at the top of the Egyptian Social Pyramid?
Pharaoh
What makes Judaism and Christianity monotheistic religions?
They worship only ONE God
What is an Oligarchy?
Rule by the Few
What is the Pax Romana?
Peace of Rome
What are the steps that lead to civilization?
farming to surplus to specialization to civilization
By what river did Egypt develop?
The Nile River
Who is the Messiah?
Jesus of Nazareth
What is a Democracy?
rule by the people
Who was Octavian?
Augustus, first emperor of Rome
What is the difference b/t a primary and secondary source?
Primary- someone/thing that was there
Secondary- about but not there
What is legalism?
an ancient Chinese philosophy stating that a strong leader and a strong legal system, not moral values, are needed to create social order
What did Christians mean by atonement?
Jesus’ death on the cross was a sacrifice to atone (make up for) for sins.
What did Spartans consider to be most important?
to be warriors
What branch of Christianity formed in the Byzantine Empire?
Eastern Orthodox
What is cultural diffusion?
the spread of cultural traits from one culture to another
What was the Mandate of Heaven?
in ancient China, the presumed right to rule given to a dynasty by heaven, the highest force of nature
What is the major difference between Jews and Christians?
The belief in Jesus as the savior
What did Athenians think was most important?
Wisdom/Wealth
What was the capital of the Byzantine Empire?
Constantinople
Name 3 features of civilization.
Cities
Writing
Organized Gov't
Established Religion
Job Specialization
Social Classes
Art/Architecture
Public Works
Why was Hammurabi's Code important?
It was the first written code of law
What is the Trinity?
God has three persons, or forms, who together form the Trinity.
What age followed the rule of Alexander the Great?
the Hellenistic age
Who did Rome defeat in the Punic Wars?
Carthage (Hannibal)