Fertile Crescent
Sumerians had a belief system known as polytheism in which they worshipped _________.
many gods and goddesses
What is a polis?
City - state
The King of the Gods
Zeus
A Hindu social class system you are born into and determined by your job
What is the Caste System?
What is belief in one God?
Monotheism
Which group of people would fit into the "Middle Class" level of the Sumerian Social Pyramid?
merchants and artisans (skilled workers)
Agora
The public space in Greek city-states used for assemblies and markets
God of the Ocean
Poseidon
Name the language that was brought to India by the Aryans
What is Sanskrit?
What is a religious agreement with God?
Covenant
Akkadian rulers forced people to make payments called ________ to the ruler to show submission.
tribute
Philip II of Macedonia wanted to unite the Greek city-states and destroy this empire.
Persia
God of Underworld
Hades
these people were at the top of the caste system group known as Brahmins
Who were the Priests?
What is the forced removal from one's native country?
Exile
What important contribution did the Phoenicians make to later civilizations?
developing the alphabet
This famous philosopher was Alexander the Great’s tutor.
Aristotle
God of War
Ares
this group of common workers was at the bottom of the caste system
who are servants, laborers, craftsmen?
What leader help led the Israelites out of Egypt?
Moses
A ________ was a pyramid-shaped structure with a temple at the top to honor the city-state’s chief god.
ziggurat
Which of the main city states in Ancient Greece focuses more on War
Sparta
The leader of the Titans and father of the Olympian gods.
Cronus
this Maurya leader gave up warfare and became a Buddhist
Who is Ashoka?
What's Mrs. Dorelus' favorite color AND animal?
Purple and animal