Semester 1 Final Review

The attitude of obedience, devotion, and care toward one’s parents and elder family members.

A state with political and economic control over the surrounding countryside.

Transformed the Frankish kingdom into the Carolingian Empire.

"The rule of the few", a government where a select group of people exercises control.

Which mountain range is highlighted?

A region containing fertile land amidst an arid region.

This period is called _______ because it is between ancient history and modern history.

The Eastern Roman Empire became known as

According to Buddhism, follow this to end suffering. 

Proclamation that established religious tolerance for Christianity. 

The First Frankish King.

A philosophy which believes that humans are evil & need to be punished by harsh laws.

Islam's first Caliph.

A long period of peace in the Roman Empire. 

Which desert is highlighted in red?

A government by three people with equal power.

Who was the first Roman Emperor?

A fortified gathering place at the top of a hill.

Government by one ruler such as a king or queen.

The dates first semester covered.

The religious text for Hinduism.

Three Chinese philosophies were developed in order to end the fighting of this period.

The successor of Muhammad as spiritual and political leader of the Muslims.

The caste system in Ancient India was initially based on what?

Where is the modern day birthplace of Islam?

Government where power to vote is exercised by representatives chosen by citizens.

Who fought in the Peloponnesian War?

The foundation of Buddhism.

Society is led by the males. 

Trading route between the Roman Empire and China. 

A family of rulers whose right to rule is passed on within the family.

Greek philosopher who used questions to guide his pupils to the answer.

Claim by Chinese kings of the Zhou dynasty that they had direct authority from heaven to rule.

A form of government by the people. 

Political system where nobles offered protection and land in return for service. 

The transition from a lifestyle of hunting and gathering to agriculture and settlement.

Government by divine authority.

Which river is this?

Having many gods.

Philosophy based on duty & the golden rule. 

Biblical principles of how to act and worship in Judaism and Christianity.

A nomadic society in which food is obtained from wild plants or animals.

BONUS QUESTION: Which of the following tactics was not used by the Mongols?

The rebirth of an individual's soul in a different form after death. 

Common ancestor shared by Jews, Christians, and Muslims.

The prophet and founder of Islam.

Beliefs and practices in Islam that are the foundation to Muslim life.

The belief that the rise and fall of dynasties is controlled by heaven.

To believe in one god.

Spread Buddhism throughout India.