Who Did It In History?
Define the Term
Themes of Civilization
Religions
Ancient Civilizations
100

This person conquered the Persian Empire and spread Greek culture.

Alexander the Great

100

This is an object made by man during a time period being studied.

Artifact

100

Leaders need this in order to rule any civilization.

Power

100

This religion tries to solve society's problems by encouraging proper behavior through relationships.

Confucianism

100

This civilization had many dynasties rule for thousands of years, is known for Confucianism, and had the Silk Road.

China

200

This person was a Muslim ruler in Africa and was also one of the richest people in history.

Mansa Musa

200

What is the Pax Romana?

A time of Roman peace for 200 years

200

This means to be treated rightly.

Justice

200

This religion believes in reincarnation based on works and the goal is to unite with the world soul Brahman.

Hinduism

200

This civilization is known for its polytheistic religion (with gods of thunder, water, and the underworld, as well as many other things), starting democracy as a government system, and having 2 key cities that fought each other all the time.

Greece

300

This person won the second Roman civil war and helped unite Rome under his dictatorship.

Julius Caesar

300

What is the difference between primary and secondary sources?

Primary sources are made during the time being studied, and secondary sources interpret primary sources.

300

This is the human response to God and His revelation.

Religion

300

This religion encourages people to find peace and happiness by living in harmony with nature.

Taoism

300

This civilization included both the Olmecs and Mayas, had many giant stone heads, and several ziggurat temples.

Mesoamerica

400

First Emperor of China

Qin Shi Huang Ti

400

The stories of the Greek gods is an example of this vocabulary term.

Myth

400

This is the geographic location where a civilization is located.

Environment

400

This religion came from the Romans and believed that doing one's duty is what leads to happiness.

Stoicism

400

This civilization had a law code that became the foundation for Western law, had many civil wars, and was known for its road system and aqueducts.

Rome

500

This person was the mythical ancestor of Japanese emperors, and the person the Yamato clan claimed was an ancestor of their clan.

Jimmu Tenno

500

What is a presupposition?

A thing assumed beforehand at the beginning of a line of argument or course of action

500

This gives individuals a say in how their community is run.

Citizenship

500

This religion taught that everything - including gods, man, and earth - was only matter, and since everything is temporary and physical, you should only live for the pleasure of the moment.

Epicureanism

500

This civilization became the foundation for modern day Iran and Iraq, fought in 3 important wars, and divided the government into satrapies.

Persia