Ancient Greece and Iran
Ruled Persian in the mid-sixth century, B.C.E.
Who is Cyrus the Great
Burning of wood and accumulation of garbage
What was the environmental impacts of the Romans
The first Mesoamerican civilization was the ________ culture
What was the Olmecs
Was divided into 3 kingdoms for several decades
What was China?
Placed considerable emphasis on Buddha as god or savior
Mahayana Buddhism of China
The name of a Greek city-state
What is a Polis
The legislative body composed mainly of aristocrats
What is the senate
civilizations dominated southern Mexico round 500 C.E., with centers at Tikal and Copán.
What are the Maya
Under this dynasty China was united. Built new canals and repaired the great wall
What is Sui dynasty?
Emphasis on organization and structure. Value on missionary activity and widespread conversions
What is Christianity?
This religion of the ancient Persians helped to justify the king's position through a mandate from Ahuramazda.
What is Zorastrianism.
The period of Roman peace that followed the decline of the Roman Republic and the development of the Roman Principate.
What is the Pax Romana.
Kingdom located in Ethiopian highlands converted to Christianity.
What is Axum?
The nomadic Huns began a series of invasions that led to the collapse
What is the Gupta Empire?
One of the first Christian missionaries; moved away from the new religion to follow Jewish law. Used Greek as language of Church
Who is Paul
The Peloponnesian Wars ended with the defeat of ________.
What is Athens
These individuals in Rome were unable to own property or to represent themselves in legal proceedings. They even had to depend on guardians to advocate for their interests.
What is Roman Women.
Religion in Japan during the classical age
What is Shintoism?
Attempted to use religious force of Christianity to unify empire spiritually
Who was Constantine?
These two religions were spread through Asia and Africa as a result of extensive trade routes.
What is Christianity and Buddhism.
A man that dominated Athenian politics in the fifth century, B.C.E.
Who is Pericles
This leader reunited the Roman Empire, ended the persecution of Christians, and guaranteed the freedom to worship to all religions.
Who is Constantine?
This culture emerged around 850 B.C.E. in the Peruvian highlands
What is the Chavin?
Divided the Mediterranean into 3 zones
What was the fall of Rome?
The spread of great religions caused many people in many different societies to shift their beliefs from
divine spirits to a single divine force or God