Chapter 1 World History

The evolution of Israelite monotheism established _____________ as a major world religion.

Which religion began to spread through the Roman empire around 300 AD?

Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle provided the foundation for __________.

The ________ dynasty created the first flourishing Chinese civilization.

With its belief in reincarnation, _______ provided justification for the rigid caste system

Which school of thought developed in China between 500 -200 BCE?

The Peloponnesian War was a conflict between who?

The heir to Phillip II, which Hellenistic Era ruler of Greece defeated the Persian empire?

This major greek city-state was ruled by an oligarchy.

Seeking the eternal truth as taught by Buddhism

Early civilizations developed in India around the ________________ from 3,000 - 1500 BCE.

___________ consisted of a large number of independent city-states (polis).

This major Greek city-state was ruled by a democratic institution.

Which river was the original settlement of Rome built?

Judaism influenced the development of ____________ & ____________.

System that divided people into distinct classes in India that became a main feature of society

Who became the "first Roman emperor" after gaining most of the power from the senate?

Main development that allowed people to stop living in nomadically, & build settlements?

The product of Siddhartha, a message of achieving wisdom created a new spiritual philosophy

Which empire was the first to unite almost all of the Middle East?

Who used Buddhist ideals to guide his rule and is considered to be the greatest Indian ruler?

The time before writing was developed

Rome developed the _________. (Leader is not a king & certain citizens have the right to vote)

The Western Roman Empire ended in 476 AD. This process was hastened by the invasions of ______.

Which civilization is divided into the Old, Middle, and New Kingdom?

The Punic Wars were fought between _______________.

Around what time did the Neolithic Revolution begin?

In which areas were the very first civilizations developed?

Lasting about 800 years, this Chinese dynasty implemented the Mandate of Heaven:

Small state that created a kingdom under Saul, David, and Solomon

Which civilization created an alphabet that was eventually adapted by the Greeks and Romans?

Which empire allowed people to keep religions, customs, & business methods once conquered?