WH Semester 1 Midterm Part 1

Hinduism: Creator God

What is the ultimate goal of Buddhism religion? To reach ____________

Greek Fighting Style; Human Wall

Religion where multiple gods are worshiped.

This type of religion only has one god.

This leader is considered to be the first emperor of Rome.

These men (and occasionally women) fought in the Coliseum for the amusement of the crowds.

Jews, Christians, and even Zoroastrians ( they are Monotheistic) are called this by Muslims

This Roman dictator was stabbed 23 times in the Senate to prevent the fall of the Republic. It fell anyway.

Exchange of Ideas/Beliefs between 2 or more Cultures

Why was trade and sea travel so important to the Greeks?

Hellenistic Culture: A Combination of all of these cultures, EXCEPT which one?

Who was the first Christian Emperor of Rome?

This man is the most famous Greek philosopher. He taught Aristotle, Plato, and many others.

This Greek term meant city. Hint: the city of Indianapolis is named after this idea

This man is famous for conquering the Persian Empire and also for expanding Greek culture all the way to India.

This is the Muslim empire that conquered the Middle East and Byzantine Empire...

He was an Emperor in India who conquered an empire and converted to Buddhism after Kalinga.

Government: Where elected officials rule.

This military leader was famous for daring to go up against Rome with war elephants. Hint: from Carthage in Africa!

Sacred writings of the Aryans. (Hinduism!)

This is the belief that when you die you will be born again (Hinduism/Buddhism)

Which religion's sacred text is the Torah?

These were created in Rome to organize and publicize law and order.

He was the leader of Athens that allowed democracy and the Golden Age.

These citizens of Rome were considered the poor/not rich (Julius Caesar was loved by them!)

These were given by Moses to the Israelites on their way home to Judea

These are trade routes from China to India and on to the Middle East and Europe.

How did Islam Spread so far so fast?

These citizens of Rome were considered the elite/rich of society (Julius Caesar was one!)

Siddhartha Gutama send these 8 thing with a way to reach enlightenment

India: Name of the strict social system doesn't allow movement between social classes?

Founder of Buddhism; the Buddha

This means a type of government where citizens are allowed to vote...

Which of the following would NOT describe Greece's geography?

Series of Wars fought between Athens and Sparta?

The Roman REPUBLIC was ruled by this branch of Government... (Hint, they killed Caesar!)