First Civilizations
In this era, people were hunter-gatherers and nomads
Paleolithic Era
This belief system includes reincarnation, karma, dharma, and the caste system.
Hinduism
This geographic feature caused Greece to develop independent city-states known as polis
Mountains
Before becoming an empire, Rome’s government was this form of representative government.
Republic
The Han Dynasty expanded trade along this global trade route.
Silk Road
This major shift occurred when humans learned to farm and settled into permanent villages.
Neolithic Revolution
Founded by Siddhartha Gautama, this religion rejects the caste system and seeks Nirvana.
Buddhism
This Greek city-state prioritized military training and discipline.
Sparta
Rome expanded its territory across these three continents.
Europe, Asia, and Africa
What was one major achievements of the Maya?
Calendar, Hieroglyphics, Mathematics
This river valley civilization developed between the Tigris & Euphrates Rivers.
Mesopotamia
This monotheistic religion follows the sacred text known as the Torah.
Judaism
This leader spread Greek culture across three continents, creating Hellenistic culture.
Alexander the Great
This Roman structure could hold about 50,000 spectators for entertainment.
Colosseum
This Mauryan ruler converted to Buddhism and promoted peace and nonviolence.
Ashoka
This ancient law code is known for being harsh, strict, and based on social class (“eye for an eye”).
Code of Hammurabi
Faith, prayer, charity, fasting during Ramadan, and pilgrimage to Mecca are known as these in Islam.
Five Pillars
Athens is known for this form of government in which citizens vote on laws directly.
Direct democracy
This period of peace and prosperity lasted about 200 years during the Roman Empire.
Pax Romana
The Qin Dynasty used this philosophy to maintain strict laws and harsh punishments.
Legalism
After the Neolithic Revolution created surplus food, not everyone had to farm anymore. Some people became toolmakers, soldiers, priests, or merchants. This change is known as what?
Specialization of Labor
This belief system emphasizes harmony with nature and balance symbolized by Yin and Yang.
Daoism (Taoism)
This philosopher taught through questioning and was put to death for “corrupting youth.”
Socrates
This was one major internal cause for the decline of Rome.
Political corruption / economic problems / civil wars (any one)
This Chinese belief system stressed education, respect for elders, and merit-based government service. It later influenced the civil service exam system during the Han Dynasty.
Confucianism