Classical China
What was the Silk Road? How did it help China?
4000 miles of trade routes that connected China to the Middle East, it helped China's economy greatly because they were able to trade with many different countries. Making them extremely wealthy.
True or False: Hinduism is monotheistic
False
The four noble truths, Nirvana, and the eightfold path are all related to which religion?
Buddhism
Which Greek city-state can be described as militaristic and war-like, with a high level of skill and training in military tactics, their patron god being Ares.
Sparta
Where is Rome located?
Italy, near the Tiber River
Which dynasty embraced Legalism?
Qin Dynasty
These two major world religions have their historical roots in India
Buddhism and Hinduism
True or false?
In order to change castes in Hinduism, one must do so in their next life through reincarnation
True
What led to the formation of Greek city-states?
Greece was isolated due to mountains therefore it was extremely difficult to unite under one rule
What type of government did the romans have? How was it different from the greek democracy?
Republic. This was different from the Greek democracy because the romans would vote for people to represent them in government rather than voting directly on policies themselves.
How did the Han Dynasty find the best and brightest Confucian scholars for their government bureaucracy?
Civil service examinations
What were the names of the two empires that ruled India during the classical period
Mauryan and Gupta empires
How are Buddhism and Hinduism alike?
Both religions were founded in India
This city is considered the birthplace of democracy, where free, adult, land-holding men had the right to have a say in their government
Athens
What geographical factors made it easier for Rome to unite ?
Flat plains, fertile land, access to the Mediterranean sea complex
Name one major architectural achievement of the Qin Dynasty
the Great Wall of China
Which empire did India experience its golden age under?
Gupta empire
What was the first monotheistic religion established in the world?
Judaism
Alexander the Great
Who did the Romans defeat in the punic Wars?
Carthage
Which 3 philosophies emerged from the Era of Warring States?
Confucianism, Daoism, Legalism
What is the name of the system of class differences embedded in Indian society?
How was Buddhism able to spread from India to China even with all the natural barriers that isolated the two countries?
The silk Road
Which three philosophers emerged from Athens?
Socrates, Plato, Aristotle
What were the government officials called in the Roman Republic?