Honors Midterm Review

When the Persian forces attacked Greece, they were led by these two men (in order)

Two ancient monotheistic religions were:

The Exodus was:

Known for the creation of siege engines and psychological warfare.

The period of time that the Jews were forced to live in a foreign land was called:

What scientific concept did Indian astronomers prove before Europeans did?

This is one idea that both Hinduism and Buddhism share in common.

Developed the dynastic cycle.

This age was characterized by tools made of bronze.

How did Shi Huangdi unify China?

A tolerant King, he set the Jews free from bondage

She is one of the oldest australopithecus ever found.

They invaded Egypt during the Second Intermediate Period

What was the relationship between Egypt and Nubia during the New Kingdom period?

The main political unit in Ancient Greece.

He is considered the father of modern geometry.

Who was responsible for creating the first written law code?

The Hittites were able to excel at war because of their knowledge of:

The Trojan War was fought by both the Mycenaean Greeks and:

The Supreme Egyptian god and god of the sun was:

The 4 Ancient River Valley Civilizations were:

This philosopher believed that man was good, but that nature was better.

These people were the first to use chariots.

Which empire was ruled by Cyrus the Great?

The main goal of Legalism was to:

The political and religious center of Ancient Sumer.

This Chinese dynasty introduced the concept of the Mandate of Heaven.

Our modern alphabet is derived from:

The Indo-European tribes entered the Indus River Valley and became the:

These people established the trading outpost of Carthage.

The social class system that came to be known as the caste system was created in India by:

The process of preparing and preserving the body for the afterlife is called:

A government run by a small group of powerful elites.

What was the primary purpose for constructing the Royal Road?

In a caste system:

The most sacred Jewish writings, found in the first 5 books of the Hebrew Bible are:

"The unexamined life is not worth living."

Which of the following was essential to the creation of the New Kingdom in Egypt?

The founder of Buddhism

The Law of the Hebrews, found in the Torah was given to:

The Harappan Valley Civilization could be found near this river(s).

Who wrote the book that is the foundation of modern geometry?

When a new pharaoh is crowned, he is said to represent ______ on earth.

A dramatic, far-reaching change as man settled into farming communities.

Which of the following philosophers promoted family relationships in society?

The Persians won this battle, but lost the war.

In the Hebrew tradition, a covenant is:

Sacred Hindu text created by the Aryans.

Where are these found?

The order in which these civilizations existed.

Daughter of Thutmose the I, wife of Thutmose II and step-mother of Thutmose III.

The Kings of the United Kingdom of Israel were:

Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva are a part of:

The Phoenicians contributed to written communication by introducing the first use of:

Siddhartha Gautama was responsible for which set of beliefs?

Leader in Athenian democracy during its Golden Age.

Government run by a king or queen.

Used in ancient Ur, these structures were both religious and political.