Midterm Review

Jewish holy book

Oldest still living advanced civilization

Early Chinese writing system

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

athletic competition Greece introduced where athletes would compete in various competitions

In Egypt, process to preserve body for the afterlife

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

Final Stage in Buddhism

Chinese Belief System: Focus on harsh punishments for wrongdoings

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

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

Good and bad deeds from the previous life

First female pharaoh

Hominids originated from where?

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

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

Buddha is god in Buddhism

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

Writing system of early Egypt

Most famous Greek building located in Athens

Governing branch of early Rome

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

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

River that is the lifeline of Egypt

Greek beliefs and stories about their gods are called what?

One of the most important finds, translated texts

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

Height of a civilizations power

Language of Rome (foundation for modern languages)

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

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

The start of farming

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

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

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

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

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

Most famous structure in Rome where gladiators and other attractions performed

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

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

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

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

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

In a dynasty rulers pass their power to who?

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

Biggest contribution of the Phoenicians

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

The Indus valley is located in modern day what?

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

System where people make yearly payments to a stronger power.

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

What is the Jewish holy city?

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

Stories in ancient Greece that spoke of heroic deeds and hubris

First paper like material

Great conqueror who marched elephants over the Alps

Who is considered father of the Hebrew/Jewish people

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

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

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

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

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

Indus valley religion that emphasized Karma and reincarnation

Largest city-state in Greece that endorsed individuality and expression

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

Final stage in Hinduism

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

Chinese Belief System: Focus on traditional relationships and education

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

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

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

The time before writing

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

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

Government system where only religious leaders rule

Cruel harsh laws (early Athens)

Massive structure built in china to fortify the northern border

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

Government meaning rule by the people

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

In Sparta most people were what?

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

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

Most important aspect of the Chinese belief system

Name for common people of Rome

Start of Civ, area between Tigris and Euphrates Rivers

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

Old capital of Egypt where the pyramids were built

In Hinduism and Buddhism, soul being born and born again

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

A government with unlimited power

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

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

Brutal, militaristic, cruel city-state in Greece

First advanced civ in Europe (bull in labyrinth)

He is credited for ending the Roman Republic

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

Humans and other creatures that walk upright

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

Greece and Rome are both located on a what?

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