Misc
Roman ruler who legalized Christianity, and had the capital of Eastern Rome named after him
Constantine
DAILY DOUBLE A central authority controls the running of a state.
Centralized Government
Central Asian nomads told Indians about a vast network of caravan routes known as
Silk Roads
Headed by the eldest male.
Patriarch
What was the Civil Service that Emperor Gaozu implemented and would it be important to have tests to get into a position of power? (2 points)
The Civil Service was an exam taken by Chinese men. If they got a high enough score on the test then they would be placed in a government job, based on their score. This was an extremely difficult test that would only allow the rich or brilliant to be in these jobs
This man was referred to as the “rock” on which the Christian Church would be built. Was a large proponent of the spreading of Christianity
Peter
Government jobs that civilians obtained by taking examinations.
Civil Service
Preserver of the world
Vishnu
Headed by the mother rather than the father
Matriarch
Describe the Punic Wars? (Who was involved, how many wars, and who won each) (3 points)
Rome (Scipio) vs Carthage (Hannibal)
3 wars (Rome, Carthage, Rome)
Those who accepted the newer teachings of Buddha belonged to
Mahayana
A group has exclusive control over the production and distribution of certain goods.
Monopoly
Creator of the World
Brahma
Acceptance of people who held different religious beliefs
Religious Toleration
How is Rome’s Republic similar to the government of the United States?
3 branches of government, Democratic process of voting, people in office serve terms
Buddha’s stricter, original teachings belonged to the
Theravada
A minority group or culture comes to resemble a society's majority group or assimilate the values, behaviors, and beliefs of another group whether fully or partially.
Assimilation
Shiva
Brought the Mauryan Empire to its greatest heights.
Ashoka
How did Ashoka show concern for his subjects’ well being?
Religiously tolerant, Built infrastructure, tried to keep peace amongst his people.
Gupta era, Classical Sanskrit author and playwright.
Ruled China following the Zhou and the Qin dynasties.
Han Dynasty
Mounded stone structures built over holy relics.
Stupas
Group of people who were located in the southern portion of Indian
Tamil
What were 2 causes of the decline of the Roman Empire and why were they each significant?
M-Invading Tribes, Low funds, lack of fighters
P-Civil War, Unpopular job, division of empire
E-Poor Harvests, disruption of trade, inflation
S-Lack of loyalty, Patriotism, gap between rich/poor.