True or False
The Persian homeland is located in the country of Iran (Nowadays).
True
Qin Shi Huangdi
- Emperor of the Qin Dynasty
- Means First Emperor
- Was strict and harsh
- Unified China under his rule (Language, currency, weights and measurements, law)
-Achievements: Great wall of China, Irrigation system, Water canals, network of roads
The Persians created the Royal Road.
For trading and communicating along the empire.
To put out rebellions.
The Ice Age didn't come to an end and the climate did not get warmer.
early people wouldn't have started agriculture and the Neolithic revolution wouldn't have started
The Silk Road was a vast trade network connecting China, Central Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. It began during the Han Dynasty and stretched about 4,000 miles, allowing the exchange of goods like silk, spices, and gold, as well as ideas and religions such as Buddhism. It played a major role in promoting cultural diffusion and global trade but was often dangerous due to deserts and bandits.
The Royal Road, built by King Darius I of Persia, was about 1,700 miles long and linked Susa to Sardis. Its main purpose was to improve communication, trade, and control within the Persian Empire. It had relay stations and guards to keep it safe and efficient, helping unify and strengthen the empire’s administration.
The earliest humans found in Africa look identical to the humans living nowadays.
False. some physical features were different and looked more ape-like.
Sikhism
The ultimate goal in Sikhism is to be reunited with their God after death.
The presence of Megaliths in early settlements.
For gatherings and religious ceremonies
The Royal Road was not created
Darius couldn't have controlled the empire efficiently. Trade would have been less.
Cyrus the great and Cambyses
Cyrus the great: was religiously tolerant, he respected the religions and gods of the lands he conquered.
Cambyses: was harsh and didn't care about respecting other people's religions. he destroyed the temples and statues of the gods of ancient Egypt.
In Jericho, the houses were clustered so closely back-to-back that residents had to enter the homes through a hole in the roof.
False. In Catal Huyuk
Nirvana
People can over come desire and ignorance and reach Nirvana (A state of perfect peace). Reaching Nirvana frees the soul from suffering and from the need for further reincarnation.
Dairus is considered as the ruler of the golden age of ancient Perisa.
Because during his time the empire reached the largest size, he collected a lot of taxes, improved the army and trade flourished.
The Buddha didn't meditate under the tree of wisdom.
He wouldn't have found the answers for the reasons behind human suffering
Hinduism and Buddism
Hinduism- no founder. believe in reincarnation.
Buddhism- founder was Siddharta Gautama. believe in 4 noble truths, the eight-fold path.
The main reason for suffering according to the Buddha is regret
False. Desire
Brahman
The universal spirit according to Hinduism and has 3 forms of deities; Brahma, Vishnu, and shiva.
The Neolithic era is known as the Neolithic revolution.
The king's eyes and ears were not appointed a job in the Persian empire.
The satrapy system might have failed as the king wouldn't know what is happening in every satrapy.
The rise of Buddhism and Jainism
Jainism :Mahavira was an Indian prince who gave up his luxuries life to become a monk.
Siddhartha Gautama.
He was a prince who grew up in luxury. He was not satisfied with his life. He always felt that something was missing.
Buddhism: He looked around him and found how hard other people had to work.Before he reached the age of 30, he left his home and family and began to look for answers. He travelled to many regions of India.
Settlers are highly mobile people who move from one place to the other searching for new sources of food.
False. Nomads are highly mobile people who move from one place to the other searching for new sources of food.
Catal Huyuk
Catal Huyuk, in Anatolia, is the best example of an early Neolithic town where the transition to a fully settled existence has been satisfactorily achieved.
Because it changed Buddhism into a more modern, and easier to follow version.
Cyrus was a cruel and harsh ruler.
He could not have created the Persian empire. Conquered people would not have been loyal to him.
The Persian army and the Greek army
The Persian army was bigger in number had the immortals and the cavalry
The Greek army had the expertise of all city-states combined. Stronger.