Ancient Civilizations
An ancient civilization characterized by the irregular flooding of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers
What is Mesopotamia
The first Greek city-state
What is Mycenae
Rome's first form of government
What is a Republic
A set of social categories that determine a person's position in society
What is the Caste System
The Code of Hammurabi was based on this kind of justice
What is "eye for an eye"
This city-state was a Militaristic society
What is Sparta
First set of Roman laws
What are the Twelve Tables
Life is suffering, suffering is attachment, suffering can end, follow the Middle Path
What are the Four Noble Truths
A civilization ruled by priests/Gods
What is a theocracy
This philosopher taught his followers to question authority
Who is Socrates
Poor leadership, Christianity, overexpansion, economic troubles, and barbarian invasions
Who are reasons for the decline and fall of Rome
"Peace through submission to the will of Allah"
What is the meaning of Islam
Two ancient writing systems
What are cuneiform and hieroglyphics
The city-state that created democracy
What is Athens
The two types of citizens during the Roman Republic
What are Patricians and Plebeians
The religion of the Israelite's
What is Judaism
Specialized workers, complex institutions, record keeping, improved technology, and advanced cities
What are the 5 characteristics of civilizations
This person's conquest led to the spread of Greek culture to the non-Greek East
Alexander the Great
Architectural contributions of the Romans to the modern world
What are aqueducts, roads, and arches
The Jewish prophet who started Christianity
Who is Jesus Christ