Mesopotamia
Egypt (II)
India (II)
Ancient Near East (II)
China (II)
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This early Mesopotamian writing was inscribed with reeds on wet clay.
cuneiform
100
His was the only tomb of a pharaoh to be discovered intact.
Tutankhamun
100
He is the Preserver god, believed to have come to earth in multiple avatars.
Vishnu
100
This empire was known for its efficient administration and tolerant approach to conquered peoples.
Persian
100
The earliest examples of Chinese writing are found on these.
oracle bones
200
He formed the first Mesopotamian Empire.
Sargon
200
He sought to establish monotheism in Egypt.
Akhenaten
200
These are the highest members of the caste system in India.
Brahmins/priests
200
Rulers of the unified Kingdom of Israel at the high point of its power and influence.
Kings David and Solomon
200
Author of the Daodejing, about whose life little is known for certain.
Laozi
300
He sought immortality in the first work of Mesopotamian literature.
Gilgamesh
300
They could read and write and composed up to 20% of the Egyptian population.
priests
300
The belief that behavior impacts status of rebirth is part of this principle.
karma
300
A promise made by God to human beings, central to Hebrew religion.
covenant
300
According to Laozi, the goal of human beings is to align with this.
the Dao/the way
400
These constructions, made to imitate mountains, were often the site of Mesopotamian religious observances.
ziggurats
400
They had the responsibility of bring ma’at (truth, order, justice) on earth.
pharaohs
400
These two ancient Indian cities are known for advanced city planning and handling of water.
Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro
400
Practice used by the Assyrians after conquest in order to prevent rebellion.
deportation
400

2 of 3 characteristics of religion during the Shang dynasty.

human sacrifice, bronze objects, ancestor worship

500
This group, dominating the near East from 1500 to 1200 BC, was known for their war chariots and their use of iron and bronze.
Hittites
500
These provide Egypt with a southern defense along the Nile.
cataracts/waterfalls
500
This “Way” in Hinduism involves engaging in meditation and living a life of total renunciation.
Way of Knowledge
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Engaging in this practice gave Babylonians a special interest in the stars and the internal organs of animals.
divination
500
Control of this accounted for between 50 and 80% percent of government revenue in the Zhou Dynasty of ancient China.
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