Early Civilizations
What other religion incorporates Jewish teachings found in the Torah?
Christianity
Mauryan Emperor Ashoka encouraged the spread of ________ to other parts of South Asia.
Buddhism
Studied with Plato for twenty years and stressed syllogisms as a form of logic to arrive at the truth
Aristotle
Political and military system in medieval Europe; brings stability from Dark Ages and Viking invasions
Feudalism
Which event led to change of rule in China and made Russia a vassal state?
The growth of the Mongol Empire
Government by a king; right to rule passed to children
Monarchy
Series of rulers from the same family; family inherited right to rule
Dynasty
Which of the following was considered most important by ancient Greek philosophers such as Plato and Aristotle: Reason, Law, or Traditions
Reason
Economic system in medieval Europe; self-sufficiency
Manoralism
The compass was invented in China during the Song dynasty, 960 to 1279. More than 400 years later it was used by European explorers to —
navigate the oceans
Given to Moses, ethical and moral rules for all Jews to follow; covenant between God and the Hebrew people
10 Commandments
Land-based trade route that connected China to other civilizations; spread luxury goods, food, religion, and disease
Silk Road
Which technological innovation did the ancient Romans introduce?
aquaduct
Political and religious kingdom in Islam; ruled by a caliph or political/religious leader
Caliphate
Which of the following is an example of a technological innovation introduced in China?
Gunpowder
Monotheistic religion, founded by Abraham
Judaism
sea-based trade route that connected India to other civilizations; spread luxury goods, food, religion, and disease
Indian Ocean Trade Route
The ancient Greek, Pythagoras, is best remembered for his contributions to
Mathematics'
Nations gave gifts to the Tang emperor to show his superiority; Korea, Vietnam and Japan
Tributary states
Holy wars fought for control of the Holy Land in Jerusalem, often between Christians and Muslims
Crusades
Government that is both political and religious; ruler’s power comes from God
Theocracy
Based on 5 Relationships, respect for elders, filial piety
Confucianism
What are three factors that influenced the growth of the River Valley civilizations and the city-states of Ancient Greece is
favorable climates, access to water, and arable land
Social system of peasants bound to the land in medieval Europe; grew crops in return for protection, could not leave
Serfdom
Period of peace and prosperity along the Silk Road; Mongols ensured safety of merchants and travelers
Pax Mongolica