Midterm Review

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

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

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)

Good and bad deeds from the previous life

Old capital of Egypt where the pyramids were built

athletic competition Greece introduced where athletes would compete in various competitions

Writing system of early Egypt

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

In Egypt, process to preserve body for the afterlife

Hominids originated from where?

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

Who is considered father of the Hebrew/Jewish people

Most famous Greek building located in Athens

System where people make yearly payments to a stronger power.

A government with unlimited power

Cruel harsh laws (early Athens)

Start of Civ, area between Tigris and Euphrates Rivers

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

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

Language of Rome (foundation for modern languages)

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

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

One of the most important finds, translated texts

In Hinduism and Buddhism, soul being born and born again

First advanced civ in Europe (bull in labyrinth)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Buddha is god in Buddhism

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

Greek beliefs and stories about their gods are called what?

Governing branch of early Rome

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

In a dynasty rulers pass their power to who?

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

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

Government system where only religious leaders rule

Chinese Belief System: Focus on traditional relationships and education

Greece and Rome are both located on a what?

The start of farming

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

What is the Jewish holy city?

The Indus valley is located in modern day what?

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

Name for common people of Rome

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

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

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

In Sparta most people were what?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Most famous structure in Rome where gladiators and other attractions performed

Great conqueror who marched elephants over the Alps

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

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

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

Final stage in Hinduism

Oldest still living advanced civilization

Indus valley religion that emphasized Karma and reincarnation

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

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

First paper like material

Chinese Belief System: Focus on harsh punishments for wrongdoings

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

Jewish holy book

Stories in ancient Greece that spoke of heroic deeds and hubris

Final Stage in Buddhism

Most important aspect of the Chinese belief system

Height of a civilizations power

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

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

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

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

Government meaning rule by the people

First female pharaoh

Largest city-state in Greece that endorsed individuality and expression

Early Chinese writing system

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

Brutal, militaristic, cruel city-state in Greece

The time before writing

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

He is credited for ending the Roman Republic

Massive structure built in china to fortify the northern border

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

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

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

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

Biggest contribution of the Phoenicians

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

Humans and other creatures that walk upright

River that is the lifeline of Egypt

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