Indo-Europeans
Where were the Indo-Europeans originally from?
North of the Caucasus Mountains
Where is Hinduism most practiced?
India
How did Siddhartha Gautama become the Buddha?
meditation
What sacred writings describe the early history of the Israelites?
The Torah
What was the most lasting contribution of the Phoenicians?
The Phoenician alphabet
What technological advancements gave the Hittites an advantage in warfare?
Iron technology and chariots
What is Jainism?
A religion that preaches non-violence above all else.
What is the First Noble Truth?
The Noble Truth of Suffering
What role did Abraham play in early Jewish history?
He was chosen to be the "father" of the Jewish people
What was a key role of women in Minoan society?
They held central roles in religious organizations.
Why do the English and Persian languages contain words that sound similar?
They both descend from from Indo-European
What is the religious importance of the Ganges River?
It is a holy location thought to be connected to both Vishnu and Shiva. Bathing in it is said to cleanse bad karma.
How do the teachings of the Middle Way provide a practical guide for living?
they are general and specific ethical practices and philosophical views that are said to facilitate enlightenment by avoiding the extremes of self-gratification on one hand and self-mortification on the other.
How was Israel split?
The Kingdom of Israel to the North, and the Kingdom of Judah to the South.
How did the Phoenicians spread their culture?
Trade routes and forming colonies
What are castes?
Castes are rigid social groups characterized by hereditary transmission of life style, occupation and social status.
What is Brahman?
The world soul that contains and unites all atmans
How did Buddhism spread through Asia?
Missionaries and trade routes
What was the Babylonian Captivity? How did it end?
It was when the Babylonians conquered Judah and exiled to Babylon. It ended when Persian King Cyrus the Great conquered Babylon, allowing 40000 exiles to return to Jerusalem.
Why did ancient Indian merchants traveling to Africa sail south during the winter months and north during the summer months?
It was in order to take advantage of the monsoon winds, and the direction of the wind.
What is the Mahabharata?
An epic that reflected the struggles that took place in India as the Aryan kings fought for control of Indian lands.
How do the Vedas and Upanishad relate to each other?
Upanishads are a sub-category of the Vedas.
What tree did the Buddha become enlightened under?
The Bodhi Tree
Which King of Israel turned the kingdom into a trading empire?
King Solomon
According to Herodotus, Phoenician sailors went on a voyage around Africa. When would the next time someone would circumnavigate Africa?
1497 or any answer ~2000 years