Early Civilization
What is a city state
A city and surrounding area with/its own government
what did Constantine rename the capital of Rome
Constantinople
How long did the Han dynasty last
It lasted over 400 years
How many years were landowners required to serve in the army?
10 years
What does it mean to be polytheistic
to beleive in many gods
how much was the capacity for a hippodrome
it held 60,000 fans
Han restore the unity of china after?
After the death of Shi Huand
Name one reason for Christianity's growth
embraced all people, Gave hope to the powerless,Promised eternal life after death
Who created the type of writing called cuneiform
The mesopotamians
How where the Church of Hagia Sophia Made
A giant dome and tall spires schools
People paid taxes and served in the military how many time a year
One month per year
When did Constantine announce the end of Christian persecution
313 B.C.
what is a ziggurat
a pyramid temple used to sacrifice gifts to the gods
What was one of the reasons the byzantine empire survived so long
they benefited from a rich infusion of greek, roman, Christian, and middle eastern culture
roads and canal
After Augusts took power how many years or peace did Rome experience
207 years
1.king, head officials, and high priest
2.middle class of priest, scribes, merchants, and artisans
3.peasants,farmers,and slaves
What did the eastern orthodox decorate curches with
icons-images of Jesus and saints
What did the tang dynasty improve?
rice crops, equal field system, porcelain, and gun powder.
When was Rome founded
753 B.C.