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
Government established in Rome in which the leader is not a monarch and certain citizens have the right to vote
Republic
The Arabian prophet who established Islam
Muhammad
Warrior King of The Holy Roman Empire, also known as being "The Father of Europe".
Charlemagne
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
Islam, Christianity, and Judaism share some similar values such as worshipping the same god, what are the Hebrew and Islamic names for god? _______________________
Yahweh and Allah
The acceptance of or belief in absolute principles in political, philosophical, ethical, or theological matters.
Absolutism
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
Name the Medieval political institution that put the power into the hands of many different noble lords
Feudalism
This period in Europe comes from the French world for "Rebirth" and is credited for shifts in science, philosophy and progress.
Renaissance
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
The feudal document that gave more rights to nobles and limited the power of the monarch
Magna Carta
Paid forgiveness for one's sins as given by the Church.
Indulgences
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 torah
4. Focus on the individual
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
This Islamic "Gunpowder Empire" finally destroyed the Byzantine or Eastern Roman Empire in 1453.
Ottoman Empire