Midterm Review

Especially true of early Hinduism, this is a set status assigned at birth

Height of a civilizations power

Contested area that was cultural crossroads of ancient world (holy land)

Indus valley religion that emphasized Karma and reincarnation

Jewish holy book

Old capital of Egypt where the pyramids were built

Good and bad deeds from the previous life

Massive structure built in china to fortify the northern border

In Sparta most people were what?

Greece and Rome are both located on a what?

Governing branch of early Rome

Considered the most powerful pharaoh, this person brought Egypt to the height of its power

Religion: Life is a battleground between good vs evil. Must fight for good

Government meaning rule by the people

In early Hindu belief/caste system they were considered the worst of the worst and the unclean

Most famous Greek building located in Athens

Period of time during the ice age when people were mostly nomadic

Most famous Sumerian fable/tale that explained the role of life and religion

One of the greatest civs in history, started out and was centered in Italia

First paper like material

International city became the cultural center for science, art, knowledge, and technology

In Hinduism and Buddhism, soul being born and born again

What is the Jewish holy city?

Separating from Hinduism, disregarded the caste system, emphasized good deeds

The extremely long road within Persia that connected the entirety of the empire with the sea

The Indus valley is located in modern day what?

Eastern asian religion that emphasized good deeds, selflessness, and mindfulness

Roman gods were the same as Greek gods except for their what?

Mysterious group that contribute to the collapse of great early civilizations, including Egypt

Biggest contribution of the Phoenicians

First advanced civ in Europe (bull in labyrinth)

Most early civilizations were a patriarchy, meaning who had the power?

The time before writing

Most famous structure in Rome where gladiators and other attractions performed

Stories in ancient Greece that spoke of heroic deeds and hubris

Kings of Egypt that were viewed as gods were known as a what?

Largest city-state in Greece that endorsed individuality and expression

Name for common people of Rome

Buddha is god in Buddhism

Chinese Belief System: Focus on harsh punishments for wrongdoings

Most important aspect of the Chinese belief system

A government with unlimited power

Cruel harsh laws (early Athens)

Oldest still living advanced civilization

Humans and other creatures that walk upright

Final stage in Hinduism

What Greek epic portrayed the heroes Achilles , Hector, and the Trojan War

The court system introduced by Athens where guilt is determined by peers

Stone Age ended with the discovery/invention of what metal alloy? (used for tools and weapons)

The most famous of all stone age sites is called what?

Greek beliefs and stories about their gods are called what?

In a dynasty rulers pass their power to who?

Alexanders empire: blended culture of Asia, Middle East, Egypt and Europe called?

A government dealing with people in a sensitive and a non militaristic manner (persia)

Adaptation of animals or plants for human use is called what?

Law making branch in Athens (precursor to congress in the U.S)

The ancient wonder of the world, the Hanging Gardens was located in what ancient civilization?

One of the most important finds, translated texts

State that controls over a vast network of territories, diff, types of people. Under one ruler

Brutal empire who conquered and enslaved civilizations in the Middle East and Egypt

Jewish People out of Egypt, this is the mass departure of people outside of a region.

Chinese Belief System: Focus on traditional relationships and education

Established in Athens, written rule book for a state (also adopted by the United States)

Government/social system where the rich rule (nobles/land owners)

Nutrient rich clay like mud substance allowed Mesopotamia to flourish through agriculture

One of the first law books "eye for an eye"

Great conqueror who marched elephants over the Alps

Sculptures was created to adorn the Chinese emperor's tomb, guide/ protect him in afterlife

Government that people elect officials to make laws and represent them (United States )

Final Stage in Buddhism

System where people make yearly payments to a stronger power.

What is the study of knowledge, nature, reality, and existence?

In Egypt, process to preserve body for the afterlife

Small separate independent cities/regions with their own governments are called what?

Conquering empire that allowed people to hold their beliefs as long as they accepted the king.

Who is considered father of the Hebrew/Jewish people

A government headed by a small number of elite (Sparta)

Egypt, this is the triangle marshy area formed by deposits at the mouth of a river

Language of Rome (foundation for modern languages)

What was the first complex and longest lasting writing system called? (Mesopotamia)

He is credited for ending the Roman Republic

River that is the lifeline of Egypt

Writing system of early Egypt

Start of Civ, area between Tigris and Euphrates Rivers

Military power of Asia minor that lasted 450 years who introduced iron outside of china

System where the king allowed people to rule specific land for them in exchange for loyalty

In Mesopotamia,credited with the most contributions towards the start of beginning civilization

Early Chinese writing system

The start of farming

Hominids originated from where?

Great war, Athens and Sparta that led to the demise of both city-states and their allies.

In a civilization this is the assignment of specific roles/jobs based on skills or training

athletic competition Greece introduced where athletes would compete in various competitions

Brutal, militaristic, cruel city-state in Greece

ancient wonders of the world:bronze statue stood 100 feet tall as it welcomed ships into harbor

Government system where only religious leaders rule

Greek literature: idea of tragedy or death caused by excessive pride and arrogance (Achilles)

Chinese Belief System: Understanding nature, achieving balance, and being free from desire

First female pharaoh

Great Macedonian leader, conquered Greece, Persia, Egypt, Middle East

Basis for religious and civil law in Judaism is called the what? (also used in Christianity)