Greece
what is the geography of Greece
Greece’s landscape is mountainous, with many islands and limited farmland.
why did Rome fall
Civil wars, power struggles, corruption, and inequality.
what is the caste system
Social hierarchy with fixed positions you are born into.
what is the Mandate of Heaven
Belief that heaven gives rulers the right to rule can be taken away if they rule badly.
what is the differences between Athens and Sparta
Athens: Focus on democracy, education, philosophy, arts.
Sparta: Militaristic society, strict discipline, ruled by two kings.
what is the Pax Romana
a 200 year period of peace and economic growth
Who is the Buddha
Siddhartha Gautama, who reached enlightenment.
what is the Dynastic Cycle
Pattern of dynasties rising, ruling well, then declining and being replaced.
what is the Socratic Method
Asking questions to challenge assumptions and encourage deeper thinking.
what are consuls
Two elected leaders who led the government and army.
what is nirvana
Freedom from suffering and rebirth.
what is Confucianism
Respect, education, family, good behavior
what are Alexander the Great’s achievements
Spread Greek culture and created one of the largest empires in history.
what are patricians
Wealthy upper class.
what are the 4 noble truths
Life is suffering
Suffering is caused by desire
Ending desire ends suffering
Follow the Eightfold Path
what is legalism
Strict laws + harsh punishments to keep order.
what are the similarities of all Greeks
Shared language, religion, festivals, and cultural identity.
what are plebeians
Common people.
what is karma
Actions have consequences and the better your actions are the better your next life will be
what is the Silk Road
trade routes linking China to the Middle East and Europe.