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The Macedonia king who conquered the largest empire that had been seen. His empire stretched from Egypt to India.
Alexander the Great
The empire found in South America
Inca
Follow the Bible, Old and New Testament; believe Jesus was messiah
Christianity
Belief in one god
monotheism
Most people were nomadic foragers and hunted and gathered with stone tools
Era 1
Chinese philosopher who saw relationships as key to bringing order to society. He is known for his wise sayings.
Confucius
The empire found around the Mediterranean Sea
Roman Empire
Many gods; karma and reincarnation, caste system to reach moksha
Hinduism
Devotion of children to parents, respect for elders
Filial Piety
After Rome fell, smaller feudal lords ruled in Europe, new empires rose in Middle East and Asia and the Americas
Era 4
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
The largest Empire ever created. It was in Asia to Europe
The Mongol Empire
Follow the Middle or 8-Fold Path, avoiding extremes to reach nirvana
Buddhism
Government in which a small group has power
Oligarchy
First civilizations started along rivers, using farming for food and developing metal, writing and laws
Era 2
Greek philosopher who taught by asking questions; was killed for questioning the government
Socrates
The empire is found in West Africa
The Mali Empire
Monotheistic, follow the Torah, worship in synagogue
Judaism
Chinese belief that dynasties were chosen, and if disasters were happening then it means leaders should not be in charge anymore.
Mandate of Heaven
The start of large empires with iron weapons, places became connected, religions started to spread
Era 3
An Indian leader who practiced Buddhism, thought of his subjects as children and put up stupas throughout the empire.
Ashoka
This empire was found in the Middle East and Africa
Islamic Caliphates
Follow the Qu’ran, practice 5 Pillars, worship in mosque
Islam
Muslim pilgrimage to the city of Mecca
Hajj
Byzantine, Caliphates, Mongols, Vikings, Mali, Aztec, Inca
Era 4