Ancient India & Middle East
What was the first Indian empire, starting in 321 BC? Who was its leader?
Mauryan Empire, Chandragupta Maurya
What was Athens strategy against Sparta?
This Athenian strategy during the Peloponnesian War relied on avoiding land battles and using naval power.
What is Novgorod?
This was Russia’s first major city and the center of early Slavic and Viking culture.
What is the Han Dynasty?
This dynasty, founded by Liu Bang, ruled China in two major periods—Former and Later.
What is the Torah?
These were the first five books of the Hebrew Bible.
Who were the Tamil people?
People in Southern India, did not come into contact with the rest of the Indian territorial groups
What is Sparta?
This Greek city-state focused primarily on military strength and discipline.
What are the Justinian Codes?
These famous laws issued by Byzantine emperor Justinian I organized Roman law into a clear legal code.
What are obedience and tribute?
These two demands—absolute obedience and heavy tribute—were required of Russia under Mongol rule.
Major Phoenician achievement? Why was it significant?
phonetic writing system, basis for Greek alphabet
Israel's kingdom divided into 2, which one is north and which is south:
Israel in the north, Judah in the south
What was the Peloponnesian War? What was the outcome of that War?
conflict between Athens and its empire and Sparta.
Sparta won the war. Athens empire collapsed, and the war weakened all Greek city-states
What is Hagia Sophia? What religion was it made for?
This magnificent church in Constantinople means “Holy Wisdom.” Eastern Orthodox religion
What is the Indo-European language family?
This language family includes most languages of Europe and parts of Asia.
Push and pull factors?
These reasons explain why people migrate—some force them to leave due to hardships, while others attract them to a new place with opportunities.
Who brought destruction to Israel? What happened with the Israelites?
Babylon, they took them captive (exile) and destroyed Jerusalem and the Temple of Solomon.
What is the Acropolis?
This elevated fortress in ancient Greek cities served as a religious center and a place of refuge during attacks.
What is the Byzantine Empire?
This empire (Eastern Roman), with its capital at Constantinople, preserved Roman traditions and spread Eastern Orthodox religion for over 1,000 years.
What is the division of the kingdom among his sons? (Name of Emperor)
After Yaroslav the Wise died, this weakened Kievan Russia.
Who are the Phoenicians?
These powerful seafaring traders of the Mediterranean are known for their trade networks.
Who were the Hittites?
These early Middle Eastern people are known for introducing iron weapons, and their chariots.
What happened to Greece after it got weaker post Peloponnesian War?
Greece vulnerable to later conquest by Macedonia.
Why was Constantinople's geographic location important to the Byzantine Empire?
it sat between Europe and Asia, controlling key trade routes and natural defenses.
What is it that was divided among his generals?
After Alexander the Great (Macedonia) defeated the Persians, this happened to his vast empire after his death.
Minoan Civilization?
This ancient civilization dominated the island of Crete and influenced the Aegean Sea region through trade and culture.