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Mesopotamia
India
China
Maya
Greece
100
The idea of believing in one god
What is monotheism
100
This group falls outside of the Caste system
Who are the untouchables
100
This Chinese scholar stressed the concept of Filial Piety.
Who is Confucius.
100
In order for the God Kings to rule, they had to make this sacrifice.
What is blood offerings.
100
This is a system of government in which each individual citizen votes on laws.
What is a direct democracy
200
This is the area located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.
What is Mesopotamia
200
This is the result of all of the good and bad deeds you have done throughout your life.
What is Karma
200
Because China was isolated form the rest of the world, they referred to themselves as this.
What is the "middle Kingdom"
200
The ancient Mayan civilization is located in this modern day area.
What is Southern Mexico and Central America
200
This was the type of government found in Sparta
What is an oligarchy
300
These leaders were seen as God Kings in ancient Egypt
What are pharaohs
300
The main goal of Buddhism is to reach this.
What is Nirvana
300
The process in which dynasties come to power, rise, decline, and are overthrown.
What is the dynastic cycle?
300
Tikal and Copan are examples of this feature of Mayan culture
What is advanced cities
300
This is the main reason why Greece developed different polis'
What is that mountains divided the region of Greece to prevent political unity
400
This is the second covenant between the Hebrew's and God
What are the Ten Commandments
400
This religion greatly challenges the Caste system.
What is Buddhism
400
Ruler who was responsible for unifying China after the period of warring states.
Who is Shi Hungdhi
400
The Popol Vuh recounts this event
What is the story of creation
400
Following this war, Pericles brought Athens into a new period of prosperity
What is the Persian War
500
The Hebrews had to pay this to Assyria, resulting in a loss of independence.
What is tribute
500
Asoka allowed for this within the Mauryan Empire
What is religious toleration.
500
The main cause of the fall of the Han Dynasty
What is a large gap between the rich and the poor.
500
These advancements allowed the Maya to feed a growing populations
What are raised terraces, irrigation systems, and slash and burn farming.
500
This Philosopher argued for a perfect society in which intellectuals ruled.
Who is Plato.