Unit 2 Test WHAP

Term reflects two sources of privilege for Chinese officials - education and wealth.

The god Ahura Mazda gave authority to rulers in this empire.

Within Indian religions this is the peace that comes from ending the cycle of rebirth.

Style of persistent questioning; secular explanation of nature and human life reflects this.

The adoption of ______________________ transformed economic activity and human interaction.

A period of peace and prosperity throughout the Roman Empire, lasting from 27 B.C. to A.D. 180.

"Fertile Crescent"; credited as first civilization.

based on Confucian teachings that was used to select people for various government service jobs

This philosophy is based on the belief humans are stupid and need clear rules strictly enforced

This historic era began around 8000 BCE with the development of agriculture.

two principle Mesopotamian rivers

LOWEST LEVEL OF INDIAN SOCIETY; not considered a real part of the caste system

A Hindu social class system that controlled every aspect of daily life

Hammurabi's Code is often characterized by ________________.

Single High God and cosmic conflict of good and evil follow which religion?

This system impacted the government of India by weakening its authority.

This philosophy inspired the Yellow Turban Rebellion of 184-204 CE.

Social harmony through moral example; secular outlook; importance of education follow ________.

best known emperor of the short-lived Mauryan empire who converted to Buddhism

Two Indus city states. Little is known but their size & complexities imply central planning.

people in civilizations could be assigned different jobs & statuses due to surplus of food

In the Han Dynasty, this group had the lowest status among social groups.

Occupationally based groups blended with the varna system to create India's caste based society

War, patriarchy, and slavery all began in these groups and continued through classical empires.

Persian regional rulers chosen from local areas.

The four main castes of the caste system.

Peasant movement in China working toward equality, social harmony, and common property