The Athenians came up with a system of government that tried represent the opinions of all (free, male citizens). This was revolutionary. It was called...
What is democracy
100
To get to the bottom of important issues this person taught the people of Athens by asking questions...
Who is Socrates ?
100
Which religion is Monotheistic?
Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism
Judaism
Hinduism is only if you count all the thousands of Hindu gods as manifestations of Brahman (the main god)
100
What is it?
A complex and organized society
100
What was the most enduring and important legacy of the Phoenicians?
What is the alphabet
200
In Athens there is a raised area of land that houses this incredible temple that was built during Athens "golden age" after the Persian Wars. What was the temple?
What is the Parthenon?
200
A rare female Pharaoh of Egypt, this woman is remembered for the trading expedition to Punt from which they gained gold and animals and spices.
who is Hatshepsut?
200
According to Buddha, what is the source of human suffering?
Desire
200
What were two negative aspects during the development of civilization?
War over resources, class systems, easier to spread disease because everyone is in close proximity.
200
Who were the patriarchs?
Abraham, Isaac, Jacob. The fore-fathers of the Jewish faith
300
Which Persian ruler defeated the Greeks at Thermopylae?
Who is Xerxes?
300
Developed a monotheistic religion in Persia which depicted a world balanced between two cosmic powers -- Ahura Mazda and Ahriman
Who is Zoroaster?
300
Buddha had a great life in the palace. What 3 things caused him to leave that and seek spiritual truth?
A sick man, a dying man, a dead body
300
What were two causes of the Neolithic Revolution?
Advancements in farming techniques: domestication of wild plants and animals, irrigation of fields using rivers
300
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How did Cyrus the Great create peace and unity in his empire?
Allow personal freedoms to those he conquered. He gave people freedom of religion and the ability to practice their own customs and keep their own ruler if they only paid a small tax
400
Who was Pericles and what was his 2 part strategy to win the Peloponnesian War?
The Athenian general. He avoided land conflicts with Sparta, and preferred navy battles since Athens' navy was stronger. He also built a wall between the port and city so Athens could get supplies from the sea and still be protected.
400
This Athenian politician took power from noble families by breaking up the polis into 10 tribes. These tribes were represented by 50 men they sent to be apart of the council.
Who is Cleisthenes?
400
What are the Four Noble Truths?
Acknowledging that suffering is part of life
There is a cause to suffering
There is an end to suffering
The end of suffering is to follow the eightfold path
400
What are 3 effects of the agricultural revolution?
People could be more settled in one place, people lived closer together near farmland, the surplus of food allowed other people to find other jobs -- the division of labor. The division of labor caused a class system to develop.
400
What does Hammurabi’s code show you about the Amorite civilization?
Organization, fairness, thorough governance
500
What are 3 ways Hellenistic culture spread throughout Asia?
Alexander conquered land, he installed Greek officials to rule, he encouraged trade and the marriage of Persian women.
500
As historians, we all owe these two men respect as the "Fathers of History" because they were some of the first to document world events. Who are they?
Who are Herodotus and Thucydides?
500
Hinduism is founded on the writings of these texts by people who migrated from Indo-Europe. What are these texts?
the Vedas
500
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Where did the first 4 civilizations develop?
By the Yellow River in China, in Mesopotamia, in the Indus Valley in India, and by the Nile in Egypt.
500
How was Gilgamesh’s journey similar to the struggle of every man?
Gilgamesh fought against death. He wanted to live forever and to be known. We all seek to answer these questions