Stone Age, Old and New
In the Paleolithic, people followed their food sources. These people were called...
Nomads / Hunter-Gatherers
Many Early Civilizations were located in...
River Valleys
The name of the concept which believes you are reborn after death
Reincarnation
The name of the founder of Confucianism
The name for the Abrahamic religions' shared belief in a single God
Monotheism
What word refers to the process of taming an animal or preparing a crop for harvest?
Domestication
The two earliest civilizations were located in an area known for being good for farming. This area was called the...
Fertile Crescent
What is the name of the modern country where the Dharmic religions originated?
India
This is a concept that justifies a ruler in China if they are good at their job and times are good
The Mandate of Heaven
These ancient laws were given to Moses on Mount Sinai and formed the moral basis for Judaism and Christianity.
10 Commandments
From a social standpoint, life in the Paleolithic tended to be more _____ than life in the Neolithic
Equal
The name of a vital technological development for agriculture in River Valleys which helped control the flow of water
Irrigation
The name for the Hindu system which determined your job based on your birth
Caste System
This Eastern philosophy teaches unity with nature, peace and action through in-action.
Daoism
These are the core tenants of Islam
5 Pillars (Monotheism, Prayer, Charity, Fasting, Pilgrammage)
Neolithic Revolution
This was the earliest law code and where the phrase "eye for an eye" comes from
Code of Hammurabi
Buddhism's Eightfold Path can be summarized as helping to control these two things
Thoughts and Actions
Define 'Filial Piety'
Confucian concept that everyone in society needs to do their duty to others in society
Arabic is the dominant language of Islam. The dominant language of Judaism is...
Hebrew
This was the main staple food group for many people after the discovery of agriculture
Grains
List the 7 characteristics of civilization
Food surplus, social structure, government, religion, writing, art, advanced technology
Explain the historical circumstances for the development of Buddhism.
Siddarth Gautama was a sheltered prince. Once he left the palace and saw life's sufferings, he gave up his possessions to seek enlightenment and the end to suffering.
Explain or describe the 5 Confucian Relationships
Inferiors and Superiors. Superiors must guide and look out for their inferiors, while inferiors listen to and support their superiors.
(Ruler-Subject, Husband-Wife, Parent-Child, Older-Younger, Friend-Friend)
Choose an Abrahamic religion and explain the differences between two of its denominations
Judaism - Strictness of laws vs ethics
Christianity - Language, location, Trinity Islam - Caliph Succession