WHG 18-19 Unit 2

The final goal of Buddhism, which is release from rebirth

Which TWO of these theories explain why Greece may have become democratic?

Represented by the feet, these were the laborers of the caste system

The earliest known dynasty

Naval Battle, The Greeks destroyed the Persian navy and effectively ended the war between the two groups

Many people converted to Buddhism due to its rejection of this rigid societal hierarchy.

Represented by the Legs, represented the merchants and artists in the caste system

Great commander, he used his Kingdoms army to spread Greek culture as far as India

Set the foundation for Chinese culture, built the great wall and terracotta warriors.

Religion/Philosophy that focuses on finding enlightenment through meditation.

States that all life is suffering and nonvirtue is responsible

Considered the first charter of humans rights: Stressed the 3 R's

Created the largest empire up to that point. It was tolerant and ended Jewish captivity.

Represented by the arms, they were warriors and rulers in the caste system

stopped the Persian invasion of Greece in a battle that took place about 26 miles from Athens.

One of the greatest military innovators in history, he united all of Greece.

Represented by the head, they were teachers and priests in the caste system

The single unifying spirit in Hinduism

The principle that you should live a worthy life, in particular to follow your caste

The oldest writing of the Hindu Religion

A system in which the Ruler gives land to lords in exchange for armies and loyalty.

Rule by the people

Which of the following is incorrect about Indus Cities

What major commodity was China famous for?

Hereditary Ruler with central power

Spartan society revolved around training for war because

300 Spartans who stopped the entire Persian Empire from invading for three days.

Stated rulers could lose the favor of gods and therefore justified the dynastic cycle

Rule by small group of wealthy elite

Philosophy that leading by example and focuses on relationship between superiors and inferiors

One of the first Monotheistic religions, likely influenced Christianity and Judaism

Known for his major engineering accomplishments, the royal road, and being really mad at Athens

The Cycle of death and rebirth.

A way to overcome nonvirtue thru living a right life.

Athens to extract tribute and troops from member states, allowing them to become an ”empire”

Founder of the Qin Dynasty

How did geography play a similar role in the development Greece, China, and India

Society where women could own property, run businesses, initiate divorce, and were generally treated well?

Founder of Buddhism

One of the great Indian Rulers, conquered the Kalinga and spread Buddhism

The ultimate goal of Hinduism, release from reincarnation

Outcastes or unclean, the were considered outside the caste and were persecuted

The concept that if you do good, you become good, do bad, become bad.

Invaded Greece with a massive army to avenge his father, he failed.

Made the mandate of heaven, started a feudal system, ended in the warring states

Rule by hereditary landholding elites

Religion/Philosophy that focused on letting nature take its course.

religion that focuses on completing your earthly duty to be released from the cycle of rebirth.

A Chinese ruling philosophy that focuses on Authoritarian Government, strict laws/punishments, and strength.