Famous People
Geography
Religion
Vocab
Eras
100

The Macedonia king who conquered the largest empire that had been seen. His empire stretched from Egypt to India. 

Alexander the Great

100

The empire found in South America

Inca

100

Follow the Bible, Old and New Testament; believe Jesus was messiah

Christianity 

100

Belief in one god

monotheism

100

Most people were nomadic foragers and hunted and gathered with stone tools 

Era 1

200

Chinese philosopher who saw relationships as key to bringing order to society. He is known for his wise sayings.

Confucius

200

The empire found around the Mediterranean Sea

Roman Empire

200

Many gods; karma and reincarnation, caste system to reach moksha

Hinduism

200

Devotion of children to parents, respect for elders

Filial Piety

200

After Rome fell, smaller feudal lords ruled in Europe, new empires rose in Middle East and Asia and the Americas

Era 4

300

Chinese emperor who unified warring states, but also burned books and killed anyone who didn’t agree. His giant tomb had clay soldiers.

Emperor Qin

300

The largest Empire ever created. It was in Asia to Europe

The Mongol Empire

300

Follow the Middle or 8-Fold Path, avoiding extremes to reach nirvana

Buddhism 

300

Government in which a small group has power

Oligarchy

300

First civilizations started along rivers, using farming for food and developing metal, writing and laws

Era 2

400

Greek philosopher who taught by asking questions; was killed for questioning the government

Socrates

400

The empire is found in West Africa

The Mali Empire

400

Monotheistic, follow the Torah, worship in synagogue

Judaism

400

Chinese belief that dynasties were chosen, and if disasters were happening then it means leaders should not be in charge anymore.

Mandate of Heaven 

400

The start of large empires with iron weapons, places became connected, religions started to spread

Era 3

500

An Indian leader who practiced Buddhism, thought of his subjects as children and put up stupas throughout the empire.

Ashoka

500

This empire was found in the Middle East and Africa

Islamic Caliphates

500

Follow the Qu’ran, practice 5 Pillars, worship in mosque

Islam

500

Muslim pilgrimage to the city of Mecca

Hajj

500

Byzantine, Caliphates, Mongols, Vikings, Mali, Aztec, Inca

Era 4

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