Confucius
According to Confucius, society rests on what?
Relationships
What was the land like in Ancient Greece?
rocky, mountains
What was Siddhartha Gautama known for?
Being the founder of Buddhism.
Who is the Sun God?
Ra
Hammurabi's code is the _________ known code in history?
oldest
Who was Confucius?
He was a philosopher, and a teacher to many
What did Greeks have to do to get farm land?
They founded colonies in other regions.
What must you get rid of to escape suffering according to Buddhism beliefs?
Desire
How many years did it take to build 1 pyramid?
30 years
phrase used to describe Hammurabi's code?
"An eye for an eye"
What type of men did he encounter when venturing out of the gates?
Old man –Sick man –Dead man –Poor man
How many symbols does the Greek alphabet have?
22 different symbols
Where was Siddhartha Gautama born in the Brahmin?
Born in the Brahmin.
Why are the pyramids shapes triangle?
To show the descending rays of the sun.
Law Codes attempt to establish?
Defining Criminal Acts and Punishing Violators
What was his main concern?
Concerned primarily with restoring social stability and order
What type of government did Ancient Greece have?
City-State
What does enlightenment mean?
Wisdom
A major river in Egypt?
The Nile
What are you responsible for?
For what happens on your property and for the quality of your work.
Where was he executed?
Persecuted in Qin Dynasty.
Where is Agora? What's its purpose?
Its at the center of the city, used for gatherings and business.
What are the 4 Nobel Truths?
1.Everything in life IS suffering. 2.Desire is what leads to suffering. 3. To get rid of suffering, get rid of desire. 4.To reach Nirvana follow the 8 Fold Path.
The Nile rivers floodwater purpose?
Floodwaters were used for irrigation.
Best known for?
Strict Penalties, Gender Class Discrimination, Harsh Punishment of perjury