Ancient Civilizations
This civilization was known for creating the first alphabet
Phoenicians
What is the name of the sacred river in India?
Ganges River
This means the right to rule
Mandate of Heaven
This Greek philosopher was sentenced to die for asking questions.
Socrates
Which mountains served as a protective barrier for Italy?
the Alps
This civilization is known for being early empire builders and dividing its empire into satrapies, or provinces
Persia
Which belief system is most closely associated with the terms Eightfold Path, Four Noble Truths, and nirvana?
Buddhism
What three philosophies emerge from Classical China?
Daoism, Confucianism, and Legalism
This city-state is known for its democracy
This is a term for wealthy landowners
Patricians
This is the first monotheistic religion
Judaism
Who was the founder of Buddhism?
Siddhartha Gautama
He is an important Chinese philosopher who stressed the importance of order to achieve peace and harmony
Confucius
The blend of Greek, Egyptian, Persian, and Indian cultures is referred to as what?
hellenism
This is the name for the Roman Republic's written system of laws.
Twelve Tables
On his journey to Palestine, Moses received what?
Ten Commandments
This is the name for the belief in the rebirth of the soul.
Reincarnation
Lao Tzu is the founder of this Chinese philosophy.
Daoism
List (2) of the lands that Alexander the Great conquered.
Asia Minor, Egypt, Babylon, Persia, Indus River Valley
This is the Latin term that means "Roman Peace"
Pax Romana
This is the name of a very famous Phoenician trading colony
Carthage
This empire was considered a golden age in Indian/Hindu culture.
Gupta Empire
Under the Qin Dynasty, this was built.
Great Wall of China
This Greek city-state was very militaristic
Sparta
Who was the first Roman emperor?
Augustus Caesar