Rome
How many Punic Wars were their
3 wars
What are the similarities between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
They all believed in a single God
What does the Mandate of Heaven do?
The idea that Heaven had chosen a particular dynasty to rule. The Chinese believed that Heaven supported the dynasty throughout the emperor's reign, as long as the emperor ruled well. Natural disasters such as floods, famines, plagues, and earthquakes were interpreted as signs that Heaven was displeased. If an emperor ruled poorly and lost the Mandate of Heaven, the people could overthrow him.
How can you determine a poem is a Tanka poem?
It had to contain 31 syllables, divided into five lines of 5, 7, 5, 7, and 7 syllables. The poems are often devoted to love and to the beauty of nature.
I was assassinated by the senate. Who am I?
Julius Ceaser
What is Stoicism?
Living in a way that agreed with nature.
What is the Qur'an?
The holy book of Islam
Who did Kublai Khan put in charge to help him rule?
Other Mongols or trusted foreigners.
What is the benefit of the Samurai’s armor?
It allowed them to move freely.
Jesus
What was something that the Praetorian Guard did that was bad?
Why does Muslim art not portray people?
Muslims did not favor the use of images of humans or animals in religious art. Instead, artists referenced shapes and patterns found in nature and geometry to create marvelous designs and decorations.
Why are the teachings of Confucius important to the civil service exam under the Song Dynasty?
Song emperors and scholars believed that officials who had studied Confucius would be rational, moral, and able to maintain order.
What was the Bushido code and the training that Samurai underwent?
Bushido is “The Way of the Warrior” They trained a lot and had to be loyal and honor their emperor.
I was born in 570 C.E. Who am I?
Muhammad
What year did Rome fall in?
476 C.E.
Why did the leaders of Mecca dislike Muhammad?
They didn’t want to share their wealth and they thought he would gain political power.
Describe the attitude of China toward foreigners for most of the Tang dynasty, the Yuan dynasty, and the Ming dynasty.
1. Tang Dynasty = Open Door
2. Yuan Dynasty = In the middle. Open in beginning and closed towards the end
3. Ming Dynasty = Closed Door
What impact did the work of Muslim astronomers have on religious practices?
Astronomers helped Muslims know the exact time for prayers and the length of Ramadan.
I built the Ka'bah. Who am I?
Abraham
How was Jesus killed?
Crucifiction
Before Muhammad, what united the Arab people?
Cultural Ties, Language, Poetry, Ways of Life, and Beauty of their Land.
What changes did the Song dynasty make to the exam system?
The exams were organized to prevent cheating. Candidates were locked in a small room for several days.
What advantage did the acceptance of the Arabic language provide?
Scholars in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East could share ideas more easily.
When I ruled the senate had no real authority. Who am I?
Octavian