Chapter 3-4

Secular system of scientific and philosophic thought

Which of the following emphasized arguement, logic, reason, and questioning of wisdom?

A Hindu epic text, part of the Mahabharata, affirming caste duties as path to rel. liber.

Which of the following represents a way Greek scholarship influenced the world?

First great Greek philosopher to turn rationalism toward questions of human existence

Which reflects a view of women found in Confucianism, Hinduism, and Christianity?

Who was Trung Trac?

Which refers to a feature of the conception of the divine found in Judaism?

Macedonian who conquered the Persian Empire and part of India

Buddhist learning center, seen as first university

Major female Confucian author of Han dynasty who gave insight into thinking on women

Earliest religious texts of India

The cosmic struggle between Ahura Mazda and Angra Mainyu lies at the heart of which religion?

"Great Vehicle" popular development of Buddhism

Some elements of Zoroastrianism are found in which of the following?

What did Confucianism and Greek rationalism have in common?

Athens' leadership in which event establish its dominance over other city-states in the region?

Who was the great-nephew of Julius Caesar who became sole ruler of Roman state?

What did Confucius, Zarathustra, and Siddhartha Gautama have in common?

Term used to describe stability and prosperity of the early Roman Emipire

Which of the following reflects Christianity by 500 CE?

First great popularizer of Christianity

Which of the following reflects a Zoroastrian idea that can be found in Judaism & Christianity?

Indian prince turned ascetic who founded Buddhism

Chinese philosophy distinguished by adherence to clear laws with vigorous punishments

Which of the following experiences did both the Buddha and Jesus share?

Who was "first" emperor of China who forcibly reunited China?

What were the two major Persians invasions of Greece in which the Persians were defeated?

Greek philosopher who was student of Plato and teacher of Alexander the Great

Young Christian convert who left personal account of arrest and trial in diary

Greek philosopher who argued that a good society would be led by philosopher-king

Which of the following had a weak tradition of rule by monarchs?

Dynasty that ruled China from 206 BC to 220 CE

Theologically distinct Christian church based in Syria and Persia

Major Empire that encompassed most of India

The era in which Greek culture spread widely in Eurasia and North Africa

Indian mystical and philosophical works written between 800 and 400 BCE

What did Buddhism and Christianity have in common?

Which of the following contributed to the decline of Buddhism in India?

Monotheistic religion developed by the Hebrews

what followed after the collapse of the Roman Empire

Chinese philosophy first enunciated by Confucius that advocated moral example of superiors

Chinese philosophy/religion that advocates simplicity

God (prophet) of Christianity

Ashoka was

Direct democracy in which free male population voted

Major empire that expanded from Iranian plateau to incorporate Middle East from Egypt to India

"Teaching of the Elders" early form of Buddhism

Persian monotheistic religion founded by the prophet Zarathustra

Socrates, Plato and Aristotle were associated with

How did Christianity change in first 500 years?

Which is a distinctive feature of the Greek way of thinking in the classical era?