Semester 1 Final Review

Society is led by the males. 

Claim by Chinese kings of the Zhou dynasty that they had direct authority from heaven to rule.

Philosophy based on duty & the golden rule. 

Government where power to vote is exercised by representatives chosen by citizens.

According to Buddhism, follow this to end suffering. 

A family of rulers whose right to rule is passed on within the family.

Who was the first Roman Emperor?

A philosophy which believes that humans are evil & need to be punished by harsh laws.

This period is called _______ because it is between ancient history and modern history.

Three Chinese philosophies were developed in order to end the fighting of this period.

A state with political and economic control over the surrounding countryside.

A long period of peace in the Roman Empire. 

Beliefs and practices in Islam that are the foundation to Muslim life.

A nomadic society in which food is obtained from wild plants or animals.

The successor of Muhammad as spiritual and political leader of the Muslims.

The foundation of Buddhism.

A government by three people with equal power.

Greek philosopher who used questions to guide his pupils to the answer.

The First Frankish King.

The transition from a lifestyle of hunting and gathering to agriculture and settlement.

"The rule of the few", a government where a select group of people exercises control.

The prophet and founder of Islam.

Proclamation that established religious tolerance for Christianity. 

Who fought in the Peloponnesian War?

A form of government by the people. 

BONUS QUESTION: Which of the following tactics was not used by the Mongols?

Government by divine authority.

The Eastern Roman Empire became known as

Spread Buddhism throughout India.

The belief that the rise and fall of dynasties is controlled by heaven.

Islam's first Caliph.

The attitude of obedience, devotion, and care toward one’s parents and elder family members.

The religious text for Hinduism.

Common ancestor shared by Jews, Christians, and Muslims.

The rebirth of an individual's soul in a different form after death. 

Which river is this?

A region containing fertile land amidst an arid region.

Which mountain range is highlighted?

Political system where nobles offered protection and land in return for service. 

Government by one ruler such as a king or queen.

Where is the modern day birthplace of Islam?

Having many gods.

Which desert is highlighted in red?

The caste system in Ancient India was initially based on what?

The dates first semester covered.

Biblical principles of how to act and worship in Judaism and Christianity.

A fortified gathering place at the top of a hill.

Trading route between the Roman Empire and China. 

Transformed the Frankish kingdom into the Carolingian Empire.

To believe in one god.