Vocab 1
a city that with its surrounding territory forms an independent state.
city-state
Who is being described?
as Alexander’s generals fought amongst themselves, a local leader moved into area that Alexander previously controlled and took it over himself
Seleucus tried to re-take the area, but _________ was too strong and ended up marrying the daughter of Seleucus
Chandragupta
a worker in a skilled trade or craft; one who makes things by hand
Artisan
What Empire is being described?
This Empire was centered in Egypt
323 BCE to 30 BCE
Ptolemy, former general of Alexander, got best slice of Alexander’s empire
Greeks and people of this empire brought Greek gods with them, but respected Egyptian beliefs
The Ptolemaic Empire
someone officially recognized as a full member of a nation or kingdom
citizen
belief in more than one god
polytheistic
Who is being described?
His empire was founded through conquest (war)
had a policy of religious tolerance... allowing others to keep their religion
He freed the Hebrews when he took over Babylon
a group of people considered to be the best in a particular society or category, usually because of their power, talent or wealth
Elite
What empire is being described?
-Mediterranean, present-day Greece
-city-state system, strong local leadership
-454 BCE to 404 BCE
starts with defeat of Persian Empire at the Battle of Salamis
-constant battles with Persian Empire before they consolidated their power
by 500 BCE, old polytheistic religion (Zeus, Hera, Athena) only being used for public ceremonies
The Athenian Empire
a system of government by one person with absolute power.
autocracy
a group of non-elected government officials that carry out the rules, laws and ideas in order to organize and manage people, resources, and territory
bureaucracy
Who is being described?
Son of the Macedonian king
Was well trained in politics and war
In 334 BCE he attacked Persia
Alexander
people who buy and sell goods for profit; business people
merchants
What Empire is being described?
present day Iran, area of Mesopotamia
Cyrus the 2nd was the leader of this clan / family group
founded through conquest (war)
Cyrus freed the Hebrews when he took over Babylon
system of judgment day, with heaven and hell
The Persian Empire
rule by the people or a government in which many people are able to participate
democracy
an extensive group of states or countries under a single supreme authority
An Empire
Who is being described?
A former general of Alexander, got best slice of Alexander’s empire and took control of an area around egypt
expanded into what today are Syria, Lebanon, and Israel
Ptolemy
a person sent to promote a particular religion in a foreign area.
Missionary
What empire is being described?
312 BCE to 64 CE
_______ I Nicator, a former general of Alexander, took control of this part of Alexander’s former empire, the largest chunk of the former empire
bureaucracy and military force both used to control the multicultural empire
_______’ treaty with Chandragupta of Mauryan Empire increased trade and connected India with the Mediterranean through trade
The seleucid empire
a government in which a few elite citizens have power
aristocracy
systems in which some people are held as property by others and forced to do different types of work
Slavery
Who is being described?
a former general of Alexander, whom took control of this part of Alexander’s former empire, the largest chunk of the former empire
at first look he only took Chandragupta of the Mauryan Empire to try and gain control of the Indus River Valley, but he gave up in the face of 9000 war elephants, signed a treaty, and married off his daughter to Chandragupta... and he got 500 elephants in return
seleucid
the cycle of birth and rebirth of a soul into a new body
Reincarnation
What Empire is being described?
________ from Macedonia, north of Greece, kingdom of farmers and herders, looked down on by Greece
_______ was son of Macedonian king, Phillip (around 358 BCE) ------Phillip had spent time as prisoner in Thebes (part of Athenian empire), learns about Greek military, uses these ideas to shape his own army as king
As king, Phillip uses his improved army to destroy Thebes and Sparta, spares Athens, and declares himself king over Greece as well
The Alexander Empire
when people or groups of people, like city-states, work together for a common goal
alliance