Mapping the World
Mesopotamia settle along these rivers
Tigris & Euphrates River
This ancient civilization was known for advanced urban planning, including grid streets and drainage systems
Ancient India
This philosopher from Athens is known for his method of questioning as a way to stimulate critical thinking and uncover ideas
Socrates
This economic activity was crucial for the Ancient River Valley civilizations, allowing them to exchange goods with neighboring civilizations like the Indus Valley
trade
This grand architectural achievement in Constantinople was originally built as a Christian cathedral and later became a mosque
Hagia Sophia
This European capital was located on a peninsula which made it a center for trade and was easy to protect
This legal code from Mesopotamia is one of the earliest examples of written law, based on the principle of 'an eye for an eye
Code of Hammurabi
This Maurya emperor's promotion of trade and non-violence helped stabilize the economy
Ashoka
The economy of this civilization was heavily reliant on the predictable flooding of the Nile River for farming
Ancient Egypt
This major event in 1054 divided Christianity into Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic branches, significantly shaping religious and cultural life in Europe
Great Schism
this empire expanded across Europe, North Africa and parts of Asia during its 200-year period of stability and prosperity
Roman Empire
These writing system, developed by the Mesopotamians & Egyptians, are considered one of the earliest forms of written communication
Cuneiform & Hieroglyphics
This leader spread Hellenistic culture and boosted the economies of the regions he conquered by promoting trade and integration
Alexander the Great
This trade route, established during the Han Dynasty, connected China to the Mediterranean, boosting economic exchange and the spread of Buddhism.
Silk Road
This Greek city-state had a militaristic society, with its government focused on discipline, strength, and control over its citizens
Sparta
This Greek city-state is famous for producing philosophers such as Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, who shaped Western thought
Athens
This set of Roman laws emphasized justice and equality under the law, influencing legal systems for centuries
Twelve Tables
This leader's reign marked the transition from the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire, initiating the Pax Romana
August Cesar (Octavian)
Trade networks during this empire included the exchange of luxury goods, such as silk and spices, which helped connect India to other regions
Maurya Empire
This system, introduced by the Han Dynasty, allowed individuals to gain government positions based on merit rather than family status
Civil Service Exams
The rapid spread of Islam during the 7th and 8th centuries extended across three continents
Africa, Asia, and Europe
This branch of mathematics, developed during the Golden Age of Islam, revolutionized problem-solving and number systems including the invention of the number 0
Algebra
This dynasty unified China, building the Great Wall and establishing a centralized bureaucratic system under Qin Shi Huangdi.
Qin Dynasty
Major trade routes of the Ancient, Classical, & Post Classical time periods
Silk Road & Indian Ocean Trade
During the Golden Age of Islam, this concept was a central part of Islamic society, focusing on giving to support the poor and less fortunate
Charity