Midterm Review

Government system where only religious leaders rule

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

Buddha is god in Buddhism

River that is the lifeline of Egypt

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

The Indus valley is located in modern day what?

Most famous Greek building located in Athens

Name for common people of Rome

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

In a dynasty rulers pass their power to who?

One of the most important finds, translated texts

Writing system of early Egypt

Chinese Belief System: Focus on harsh punishments for wrongdoings

Greece and Rome are both located on a what?

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

First female pharaoh

Brutal, militaristic, cruel city-state in Greece

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

In Sparta most people were what?

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

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

Height of a civilizations power

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

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

The time before writing

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

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

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

He is credited for ending the Roman Republic

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

Great conqueror who marched elephants over the Alps

Most important aspect of the Chinese belief system

Biggest contribution of the Phoenicians

Cruel harsh laws (early Athens)

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

Hominids originated from where?

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

In Hinduism and Buddhism, soul being born and born again

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

Oldest still living advanced civilization

In Egypt, process to preserve body for the afterlife

Good and bad deeds from the previous life

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

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

Stories in ancient Greece that spoke of heroic deeds and hubris

System where people make yearly payments to a stronger power.

Old capital of Egypt where the pyramids were built

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

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

athletic competition Greece introduced where athletes would compete in various competitions

Chinese Belief System: Focus on traditional relationships and education

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

Government meaning rule by the people

First advanced civ in Europe (bull in labyrinth)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Greek beliefs and stories about their gods are called what?

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

Governing branch of early Rome

First paper like material

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

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

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

The start of farming

Early Chinese writing system

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

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

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

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

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

Final stage in Hinduism

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

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

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

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

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

Humans and other creatures that walk upright

What is the Jewish holy city?

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

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

Language of Rome (foundation for modern languages)

Final Stage in Buddhism

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

A government with unlimited power

Jewish holy book

Start of Civ, area between Tigris and Euphrates Rivers

Most famous structure in Rome where gladiators and other attractions performed

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

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

Who is considered father of the Hebrew/Jewish people

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

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

Massive structure built in china to fortify the northern border

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

Indus valley religion that emphasized Karma and reincarnation

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

Largest city-state in Greece that endorsed individuality and expression