Mesopotamia/Egypt
This ancient writing system of the Sumerians is considered the oldest form of writing in the world.
What is CUNEIFORM
The Qin dynasty based its rule of law on this very strict Chinese philosophy.
What is LEGALISM
The mountainous terrain of ancient Greece helps explain the key political and cultural differences between these two city-states?
What are ATHENS AND SPARTA
This Islamic term refers to an internal struggle against evil within oneself
What is THE GREATER JIHAD
The Eightfold Path and Nirvana are fundamental beliefs of this religion.
What is BUDDHISM
Ancient Mesopotamia is found between these two rivers.
What are the TIGRIS AND EUPHRATES
This is the rigid social class system of India
What is the CASTE SYSTEM
The conquests of Alexander the Great and the resulting cultural diffusion helped resulted in the creation of this hybrid culture (blend of Greek and Middle Eastern culture)
What is HELLENISM
The Hajj requires that practicing Muslims travel to this holy city once in their lifetime
What is MECCA
This once underground monotheistic religion eventually became the official state religion under Emperor Constantine.
What is CHRISTIANITY
People who travel from place to place and do not create settled societies are referred to as this
What are NOMADS
These are the seasonal winds and rains of India
What are monsoons
The assassination of Julius Caesar brought an end to this form of government.
What is THE ROMAN REPUBLIC
This empire spread from southern Spain to the middle east and Asia in the medieval era.
What is THE ISLAMIC EMPIRE
This is the house of worship for Muslims
What is a MOSQUE
This woman was the most influential female Pharaoh of Egypt
Who is Hatshepsut
This society gives moral authority to men
What is PATRIARCHY
This Roman Emperor famously moved the Roman Imperial capital from Rome to Constantinople.
Who is CONSTANTINE
This is the holiest city in the Islamic religion
What is MECCA
This is a term for Islamic Law
What is SHARI'AH
He is considered the father of the all three major monotheistic religions
Who is ABRAHAM
This philosophy promotes the 5 Key relationships and respect for one's elders
A ruling group of 3 men in ancient Rome
What is a TRIUMVIRATE
These are the five pillars of the Islamic Faith
What are belief in one god, almsgiving, hajj, fasting during Ramadan, pray five times a day
This Chinese religion/philosophy is known as "the way"
What is DAOISM