WHG 18-19 Unit 2

Stated rulers could lose the favor of gods and therefore justified the dynastic cycle

Spartan society revolved around training for war because

Society where women could own property, run businesses, initiate divorce, and were generally treated well?

stopped the Persian invasion of Greece in a battle that took place about 26 miles from Athens.

Created the largest empire up to that point. It was tolerant and ended Jewish captivity.

States that all life is suffering and nonvirtue is responsible

Founder of the Qin Dynasty

Religion/Philosophy that focused on letting nature take its course.

What major commodity was China famous for?

religion that focuses on completing your earthly duty to be released from the cycle of rebirth.

Which of the following is incorrect about Indus Cities

The principle that you should live a worthy life, in particular to follow your caste

The Cycle of death and rebirth.

Invaded Greece with a massive army to avenge his father, he failed.

Hereditary Ruler with central power

The ultimate goal of Hinduism, release from reincarnation

Great commander, he used his Kingdoms army to spread Greek culture as far as India

One of the first Monotheistic religions, likely influenced Christianity and Judaism

Set the foundation for Chinese culture, built the great wall and terracotta warriors.

The single unifying spirit in Hinduism

300 Spartans who stopped the entire Persian Empire from invading for three days.

Religion/Philosophy that focuses on finding enlightenment through meditation.

The final goal of Buddhism, which is release from rebirth

Represented by the head, they were teachers and priests in the caste system

Represented by the arms, they were warriors and rulers in the caste system

Rule by hereditary landholding elites

Philosophy that leading by example and focuses on relationship between superiors and inferiors

Founder of Buddhism

A system in which the Ruler gives land to lords in exchange for armies and loyalty.

How did geography play a similar role in the development Greece, China, and India

One of the greatest military innovators in history, he united all of Greece.

Rule by the people

Considered the first charter of humans rights: Stressed the 3 R's

Rule by small group of wealthy elite

The oldest writing of the Hindu Religion

Naval Battle, The Greeks destroyed the Persian navy and effectively ended the war between the two groups

The concept that if you do good, you become good, do bad, become bad.

Known for his major engineering accomplishments, the royal road, and being really mad at Athens

One of the great Indian Rulers, conquered the Kalinga and spread Buddhism

A Chinese ruling philosophy that focuses on Authoritarian Government, strict laws/punishments, and strength.

The earliest known dynasty

Represented by the feet, these were the laborers of the caste system

Athens to extract tribute and troops from member states, allowing them to become an ”empire”

Made the mandate of heaven, started a feudal system, ended in the warring states

A way to overcome nonvirtue thru living a right life.

Outcastes or unclean, the were considered outside the caste and were persecuted

Many people converted to Buddhism due to its rejection of this rigid societal hierarchy.

Represented by the Legs, represented the merchants and artists in the caste system

Which TWO of these theories explain why Greece may have become democratic?