Egypt/Israel
This river was essential to the development of Ancient Israeli civilization, providing water, transportation, and fertile soil
What is the Jordan River
This city in the Indus River Valley is known for it's grid system of roads
What is Mohenjo-Daro/ Harappa?
This ancient trade network was the reason Buddhism was introduced to China
What is the Silk Road?
This Spartan government allowed for two kings to rule
What is an oligarchy?
This powerful group of Roman leaders helped govern the Republic and represented the Patricians
What is the Senate?
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This king of Israel established this city as the capital of Israel.
Who is David at Jerusalem
This Buddhist belief is the state of perfect peace and freedom from suffering and the cycle of rebirth
What is Nirvana?
This idea was used to justify the rise and fall of dynasties, claiming rulers had the gods' approval to rule
What is the Mandate of Heaven?
This belnd of Greek, Persian, and Indian cultures emerged after the conquests of Alexander the Great
What is Hellenistic culture?
This emperor sparked an 200 year era of peace and stability in the Roman empire
Who is Augustus Caesar?
This Egyptian pharaoh is known for expanding the borders of Egypt through military conquest
Who is Ramses II
This group of people diffused their culture across the Indus River, allowed for the development of Hinduism
Who are the Aryans?
This collection of sayings and ideas, attributed to Confucius and his disciples, emphasizes morality and the importance of relationships
What are the Analects?
This Greek philosopher challenged people to think critically and question their beliefs
Who is Socrates?
These written laws were publicly displayed to ensure all Roman citizens knew their rights and responsibilities
What are the Twelve Tables?
This neighboring civilization to the south of Egypt was both a trade partner and rival, and at one point even ruled Egypt as its 25th dynasty.
What is Nubia (Kush)?
What is dharma?
This Han invention helped people navigate using the Earth's magnetic field
What is the magnetic compass?
This ancient citadel in Athens, home to iconic structures like the Parthenon, serves as a religious center and a symbol of Greek power
What is the Acropolis?
These advanced engineering structures were built to transport water from distance sources into Roman cities
What are aqueducts
This event, involving the scattering of the Jewish people from their homeland, had a lasting impact on Jewish culture
What is the diaspora
In the caste system of India, this warrior class was responsible for protecting society and ruling in times of peace
Who are the Kshatriya?
This philosophical system, developing during the Warring States, emphasized the importance of strict laws, strong centralized government
What is Legalism?
These two epic poems, attributed to Homer, not only shaped Greek literature, but also provided insight into Greek values
What are the Iliad and the Odyssey?
This Eastern continuation of the Roman Empire, with its capital at Constantinople
What is the Byzantine Empire?