Indo-Europeans
Sacred text that describes the blending of ayran and non-ayran cultures
Mahabharata
Hindus believe that the ultimate goal of existence is
achieving Moksha
In Buddhism, the release from selfishness and pain is known as
Nirvana
Which island was the center of Minoan civilization?
Crete
The Ten Commandments are a set of laws that the Jews believe God gave to them through whom?
Moses
The skill of ironworking spread across Asia, Africa, and Europe through the migration of ironsmiths from what empire?
Hittites
Hinduism and Buddhism differ significantly in their beliefs about
After 49 days of meditation, Siddhartha Gautama reached a heightened state of understanding and was from then on called the Buddha which means?
enlightened one
The Hittites occupied Anatolia, a huge peninsula in modern-day
Turkey
a mutual promise between God and humanity
covenant
The most able seafarers of the early Mediterranean were the
Phoenicians
In Hinduism, the accumulation of your good and bad deeds is called your ___________ .
Karma
Driving force that spread Buddhism across Asia
trade
This was was said to be the capital city of the ancient Minoan civilization
Knossos
the civil and religious laws of Judaism serve as the second covenant. Who was this second covenant between?
God & the People
A Phoenicians contribution that people still benefit from today was
the invention of the phonetic alphabet
How do Hindus view the general state of human life?
disappointing
Explain the prophesy of Siddhartha Gautama
if he stays in the kingdom he will become a powerful ruler of the empire; if he leaves the kingdom, he will become a prolific holy man
What major maritime accomplishment is credited to the Phoenicians and their incredible ships?
Sailing around the continent of Africa
The most sacred writings of the the Jewish religion are the first five books of the Hebrew bible, known as the
Torah
What are three reasons that historians give to explain why Indo-Europeans migrated?
Famine, disease, warfare
Explain the belief system of Hinduism and what their life goal is
Caste system, karma, Moksha
Explain the belief system of Buddhism and what their life goal is
reincarnation, 4 noble truths, 8 fold path, nirvana
What was the rare product that Phonecians were known for that allowed them to make bright and vibrant clothing?
red-purple dye from snails
What is the term for the "peace money" paid Israel and Judah paid to Assyria?
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