First Civilizations
The belief in one god.
Monotheistic
The social class structure of Ancient India
Caste System
A government that is ruled by the people or by many
Democracy
What government was established in Rome that contained a senate and certain citizens had the right to vote
Republic
The feudal document that gave more rights to nobles and limited the power of the monarch
Magna Carta
The warrior Babylonian leader who created 282 laws based on strict justice like "an eye for an eye."
Hammurabi
A Hinduism belief that after death, each person's soul is reborn in another form on earth.
Reincarnation
A government that is ruled by a few
Oligarchy/Aristocracy
The Jewish prophet who was crucified for stirring controversy over Christianity
Jesus
Name the Medieval political institution that put the power into the hands of many different noble lords
Feudalism
A complex culture in which large numbers of people share basic elements such as a social structure, religion, or art.
Civilization
The man who with whom Buddhism originated is known as "The Buddha"
Siddhartha Gautama
Name the Greek word meaning "love of wisdom"
Philosophy
Rome's first code of laws adopted in 450 B.C.
The Twelve Tables
What legislative body was established in Medieval England to advise and share power with the King?
Parliament
The religion of the Israelites?
Judaism
The Chinese belief that gave a ruler (kings) the right to rule.
Mandate of Heaven
Name the philosopher who believed careful questioning could draw out knowledge
Socrates
The Roman emperor who became a Christian and proclaimed official tolerance of Christianity.
Constantine
What was the period marked by a rebirth of classical Greek and Roman culture that began in Italy?
The Renaissance
God made a covenant with Moses and his people had to obey ___________________.
The Ten Commandments
Name two aspects of Judaism that made it unique among ancient religions.
1. monotheism
2. all people (not just a ruler) had access to God
3. God's wishes were communicated to the people through prophets and the Bible
The author of The Republic who believed rulers should be philosopher-kings because they were wise
Plato
Name two reasons why Christianity appealed to all classes
1. Christianity was personal and offered eternal life of happiness
2. It was easy to understand and contained elements familiar from other religions
3. It fulfilled the human need to belong
4. Eternal life was promised to everyone, regardless of social class
Name the religious renaissance that started when Martin Luther questioned the Catholic Church
Protestant Reformation