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100
Yahweh told Jonah to go to this Assyrian city to deliver a message, but Jonah did not obey at first.
What is Nineveh? -What was the relationship between Assyrians and Israelites at this time?
100
This is the word for the Hindu concept of "soul" or "self"
What is Atman? -How is Atman related to reincarnation? -How is Atman related to Moksha and Brahman? -How does this concept related to the Buddhist concept of the self?
100
This is the Buddhist concept for "self"
What is Anatman? -What is the concept of Anatman? -How does it differ from a similar concept in Hinduism? -How is Anatman related to Nirvana?
100
This is a term for non-Greek women who were high-class prostitutes, excellent conversationalists, and well-versed in politics and philosophy.
Who are Hetairai? -How do the Hetairai's role/status differ from those of Greek women? -Which Athenian leader took a Heraira for a wife?
100
This figure of the Hebrew Bible had a wife who did not support him and nagged him to curse God.
Who is Job? -How is Job's family's identity as non-Hebrews important? -How can Job's nagging wife be viewed as comedic? -What is the role of the family in the book of Job? What can this text tell us about how wives and children were viewed?
200
This individual began a religion that, while not widely practiced today, had a profound impact on Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Who is Zoroaster/Zarathustra? -Roughly when did he live? -What were the principle beliefs of Zoroastrianism? -How did it influence the Judeo-Christian tradition?
200
This concept, which is not found in the Vedas, means "duty" or "rule"
What is Dharma? -How is Dharma related to Varna? -What role does Dharma play in the Bhagavad-Gita? -How does the Hindu notion of Dharma relate to the Vedic tradition? -How does the Hindu notion of Dharma relate to a similar concept in Buddhism?
200
Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism, first outlined his doctrine at this location.
What is Deer Park? -When did this event take place? -What doctrine did Gautama announce at Deer Park? -What strategies/practices brought him to this conclusion/doctrine?
200
This alliance of Greek poleis was formed after the Persian Wars, but the most powerful polis, Athens, eventually overstepped its bounds and took control.
What is the Delian League? -When (and why) did the Delian League form? -What steps did Athens take to gain control of the League? -In what ways did the League begin to look more like an empire?
200
Which sacred texts says that "There is unwavering good fortune in a family where the husband is always satisfied with his wife, and the wife by the husband." And: "A girl, a young woman, or even an old woman should not do anything independently, even in (her own) house."
What are the Laws of Manu? -According to this text, what are the obligations of men and women in marriage? -How does this compare to Israelite marriage laws? Athenian/Spartan views of marriage and the role of husbands and wives?
300
This man, arguably the greatest Persian (Achaemenid) emperor, was not only a conqueror but an adept administrator; he introduced a system of taxation and official coinage.
Who is Darius? -When did Darius live? -How is he portrayed in various texts (Greek, Israelite) -How did Persian strategies of rule differ from Assyrian strategies of rule?
300
This is the Hindu concept of "discipline," and represents a way to realize that Atman is Brahman.
What is Yoga? -What are the four Yogas?
300
This state of being is the ultimate goal of Buddhism.
What is Nirvana? -How might we describe the concept of Nirvana? -How does one reach a state of Nirvana? -What happens to the "self" when one reaches Nirvana?
300
This symbol in ancient Greece was found on statues, vases, and tiles; it suggests a high level of comfort with the male body.
What is a Hermes? -How does the prevalence of this symbol compare to stories about nudity in other cultures' texts? -What are some other examples of locations/cultural traditions that speak to how ancient Greeks thought about the male body?
300
This is the Chinese term for filial piety.
What is Xiao? -How does this concept of filial piety compare to Arjuna's dilemma in battle? -How does this concept of filial piety compare to Haemon and Creon's relationship in Antigone? -How does this concept of filial piety compare to Siddartha Gautama's relationship with his father?
400
According to Zoroastrian thought, this god is the counterpart of Ahura Mazda (Ahura Mazda embodies goodness, honesty, and light)
What is Angra Mainyu? -What values/traits did the god Angra Mainyu embody/represent? -How did these two gods influence the foundations of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
400
This term means "action," and determines the form you will take in your next reincarnation
What is Karma? -How does Karma tie in to the process of Samsara and the achievement of Moksha? -What is the role of Karma in the Upanishads? Bhagavad-Gita?
400
In MMW3, you will learn about a later form of Buddhism known as Mahayana Buddhism; however, this is the early form of Buddhism that we have learned about in MMW2.
What is Theravada Buddhism? -How are these two concepts different? -How many Buddhas are there in Theravada Buddhism?
400
This Hellenistic city, an economic and cultural center, was Greek in character even though it was located in northern Africa.
What is Alexandria? -Who is this city named for? -How does this city, and its importance, compare to the previous age of Greek city states? -What cultural/intellectual institution was this city famous for?
400
This term refers to the Greek family unit.
What is the Oikos? -What tensions existed between the Oikos and the state? -How did conceptions of the family differ in Sparta and Athens? -What were men and women's roles in/obligations to the Oikos?
500
This magnificent capital of the Persian empire was portrayed in an image of the Persian leader on a throne that Professor Herbst analyzed in lecture.
What is Persepolis? -Who built Persepolis? -Which leader is on the throne in this image? -Who is standing behind him? -How does this image compare to artistic portrayals of Assyrians?
500
This concept organizes the four proper stages of life for well to do Hindu males.
What are the Ashramas? -What are the 4 Ashramas? -How might this affect Indian women? -How does this relate to how the life of a Buddhist should be organized?
500
These are the components of the eight fold path, which, when followed, can liberate the individual from desire, and thus from suffering and rebirth. (name 6)
What is 1) right belief, 2) right resolve, 3) right speech, 4) right behavior, 5) right occupation, 6) right effort, 7) right contemplation, 8) right meditation. -Along with the 4 Noble Truths, these teachings make up the Buddhist dharma. How does this Buddhist concept of dharma differ from a similar Hindu concept?
500
This outrageously handsome young man switched back and forth between Spartan and Athenian armies.
Who is Alcibiades? -When did Alcibiades live? -What strategies did he employ (on various sides) to be successful in warfare? -Which side did he ultimately end up on?
500
These two Chinese women are examples of the kind of destruction that can ravage the state if women get access to power. (Name one)
Who are Empress Wu and Xi Shi? -When did Empress Wu live, and what kinds of damage did she do? -When did Xi Shi live, and what kinds of damage did she do? -How do these examples compare to powerful women in other texts we've read (Gilgamesh, Genesis, Medea, Antigone)