The idea that gods favor your dynasty/family and will continue to bless the lands
What is the Mandate of Heaven
100
These seasonal winds impacted the development of Indian civilizations by facilitating trade with other peoples
What are monsoons
100
The city state of Athens was the first to develop this form of government
What is democracy
100
Due to its location, Rome controlled trade in this sea.
What is the Mediterranean Sea
100
This religion teaches that nirvana is earned by learning to give up selfish desires.
What is Buddhism
200
China is surrounded by mountains and deserts. Throughout history, this caused China to be relatively ___________ from other civilizations.
What is isolated
200
These two religions had their roots in India.
What are Hinduism and Buddhism
200
This group were focused on developing strong military skills, daily life was ruled by discipline. They were less interested in trade, wealth, new ideas, or the arts.
Who are the Spartans
200
Because the Romans did not want all power in the hands of one person, they formed this type of government.
What is a Republic
200
Bridge-like stone structures that carried water from the hills into Roman cities.
What are aqueducts
300
This philosophy had great influence on the development of social order and political organization
What is Confucianism
300
The Indian empire that developed the concept of zero and use of the decimal system
What is Gupta
300
Greek mathematician who studied geometry and tried to prove that all things were made of whole numbers.
Who is Pythagoras
300
To connect its empire, Rome established an intricate system of these.
What is roads
300
These 3 religions are monotheistic
Judaism, Christianity, Islam
400
Similar to Rome, the Han Dynasty promoted unity throughout their empire by building a strong network of these.
What is roads
400
Great military leader of the Mauryan Empire in India. He expanded the empire, promoted religious toleration, and brought about a golden age in India
Who is Ashoka
400
This city-state was victorious at Marathon
What is Athens
400
The 200 year period of Roman peace and prosperity
What is Pax Romana
400
Civilization that blended Greek, Persian, Indian, and Egyptian cultures due to Alexander the Great's conquests.
What is Hellenistic
500
A philosophy that proposes that humans are evil by nature and can only be brought to the correct path by harsh laws
What is Legalism
500
In India, this system existed for centuries because the Hindu doctrines of dharma and karma support it.
What is the caste system
500
This famous Greek philosopher was Alexander the Great's teacher
Who is Aristotle
500
The most powerful governing body in the republic
What is the senate
500
These officials could veto certain laws that would not benefit the plebeians