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The Fall
Who allows civilizations to rise and fall?
God
a major Indian religion; belief in Brahman and reincarnation that serves as a unifying influence in India's diverse society
Hinduism
The longest road in the Persian Empire
trade route stretching about 4,000 mi. from China to Mediterranean Sea
Silk Road
What is Christ's act of rescuing and freeing people from sin called?
Redemption
What is polytheism?
the worship of/belief in many gods
Founded by Siddhartha Guatama; follows Eightfold Path and 4 Noble Truths
Buddhism
Who was an Israelite who became a Persian queen upon marrying King Xerxes?
Queen Esther
series of fortified barriers over 1400 miles long across northern China to keep invaders out
Great Wall of China
Where will God's original plan for a just and righteous civilization be fulfilled?
New Jerusalem
Who was the Promised Redeemer of the Old Testament?
Messiah
the belief that the spirits of ancestors live on in the afterworld and have powers to help or punish people who are still alive
Ancestor Worship
Who tried to unite the world under 1 empire?
Alexander the Great
What was different about Spartan and Athenian government?
athens- oligarchy-> democracy
In what verse did God first promise salvation?
Gen. 3:15
What is monotheism?
The belief in/worship of one god
The belief that people are evil by nature and must be controlled by strict laws
What was something good that came from the spread of Greek culture?
Septuagint, common language
Which leagues were Athens and Sparta in?
Athens- Delian
Sparta- Peloponnesian
List the 4 Covenants. Explain how Jesus fulfilled 1 of them.
Abrahamic, Mosaic, Davidic, New
How did the Nile river affect Egypt?
transportation, taxes, time, protection, irrigation/farming
The belief that people ought to find peace and happiness by living in harmony with nature
taoism
In building his empire, Darius used a ___________ government, a __________ system, common __________________, and the _______________ Army to strengthen it.
centralized, road, currency, Immortal
How were women treated differently in Athens and Sparta?
Athens- stayed at home; took care of household things
Sparta- out of house responsibilities; owned property; trained to be strong mothers