Door 1
In Judaism, Jesus is not recognized. In Islam, Jesus is seen as a prophet but NOT divine.
How is Jesus interpreted in each of the three Abrahamic religions?
• Pax Romana – extensive trade & unity
• Christianity emerged and spread during this time
• Tech & Architecture
What were the major contributions, innovations or advancements of the Roman Empire?
One’s social class and obligations in Hindu society
What is caste and how is it determined?
• Qin Shi Huangdi (Ruler)
• Legalist and Centralized Govt
What were the major contributions, innovations or advancements of the Qin Dynasty?
Govt was too harsh – Very legalist policies
What were the causes for the fall of the Qin Empire?
• Christianity – These and Jesus (also seen as divine)
• Islam – Jesus seen as prophet but not divine and Muhammad is seen as a prophet
What are the differences between the Abrahamic religions
Greatest ruler of Mauryan Empire
• Converted to Buddhism and promoted it
o Led to it spreading to Sri Lanka & SE Asia
Why was Ashoka significant?
• Pastoralist invasion (Huns)
• Migrations of Germanic Tribes moved into W. Europe
What were the causes for the fall of the Roman Empire?
Greece – city-states
Which major Classical Era civilization was decentralized?
conquered by Alexander the Great
What were the causes for the fall of the Persian Empire?
Both accept Reincarnation and both originated in India
What are the similarities between Hinduism and Buddhism?
Converted to Christianity & supported it
• Legalized Christianity & encouraged it to spread
• Moved the capital of Rome to Constantinople
Why was Constantine significant?
1st time that most of India is unified
Strong central govt
• Ashoka promoted Buddhism
What were the major contributions, innovations or advancements of the Mauryan Empire?
Confucianism, Hinduism, the monotheistic religions as well
What religions or philosophies specify moral values and behavior that must be followed?
Civil War in Greece between Athens & Sparta which ended.
What caused the end of Greece’s Golden Age?
Both originated in China and were used in Govt. Both promote Order
What are the similarities between Confucianism and Legalism?
Pastoralists that invaded Europe & China
Who are the Huns and Xiongu?
First to unify Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Indus Valley
• Very well-organized empire with Cultural Assimilation
• Religious Toleration
• Empire organized into provinces known as Satrapies
What were the major contributions, innovations or advancements of the Persian Empire?
Women also had more freedoms and greater social standing. Only later do they lose this.
How are women viewed in Islam?
Slavery was widely practiced
Why did Rome not develop advanced farming methods?
All strive to attain order and harmony in society
What goal do the Chinese philosophies of Daoism, Legalism, and Confucianism all have in common?
Empire was too big to govern effectively & weak rulers
What were the causes for the fall of the Mauryan Empire?
• Math – Arabic numerals & number ZERO
• Other advancements in Science & Medicine
• Promote Religious architecture – Hindu Temples
What were the major contributions, innovations or advancements of the Gupta Empire?
Women are considered to be SUBORDINATE to (under the control of) men
• Patriarchy is reinforced
How are women viewed in Confucianism?
They had to pass the Civil Service Exam
How were Chinese State officials appointed?