Empires
Known for its hieroglyphics and pharoahs
Egypt
Arguably the greatest conqueror to ever live
Alexander the Great
A system in which people are born into a social class and must stay there
Caste System
A ruler in Ancient Egypt, considered a God as well as a political leader
Pharoah
The concept in Hinduism and Buddhism that actions have consequences in this life or the next
Karma
Empire known for its roads centered in Italy
Roman Empire
Father of Alexander the Great, King of Macedon
Phillip II
A religion from India, no caste system, Nirvana
Buddhism
Membership in the political community of Rome, conferring rights and responsibilities
Roman Citizenship
Philosophical idea that doubts the possibility of certain knowledge
Skepticism
An ancient empire centered in the city of Akkad and led by Sargon the Great
Akkadian Empire
Roman General and statesman who played a critical role in the events that led to the demise of the Roman Republic
Julius Caesar
A religion from South Asia, caste system
Hinduism
One of the earliest known written legal codes
Hammurabi's Code
People who raise livestock and depend on them for sustenance, often moving with their herds
Pastoralists
Ancient Indian Empire known for its cultural achievements and flourishing of the arts
Gupta Empire
Indian Emperor of the Maurya Dynasty, known for his conversion to Buddhism and promotion of peace
Ashoka the Great
Belief that the soul is born into a new body after death, central to Hinduism and Buddhism
Reincarnation
An official appointed or elected to represent and govern a region in a democratic system
Democratic Governor
The moral and ethical duties in Hinduism, also a key concept in Buddhism
Dharma
An ancient Mesopotamian Empire known for its military prowess and advanced organizational skills
Assyrian Empire
Founder of the Achaemenid Empire, known for his achievements in human rights and politics
Cyrus the Great
The ancient Israelites or their descendants, particularly those who practiced the religion of Judaism
Hebrew Jews
A governor of a province in the ancient Persian Empire
Satrap
A rectangular-stepped tower, often with a temple at the top, found in Ancient Mesopotamia
Ziggurat