Midterm Review

Especially true of early Hinduism, this is a set status assigned at birth

Considered the most powerful pharaoh, this person brought Egypt to the height of its power

Contested area that was cultural crossroads of ancient world (holy land)

A government with unlimited power

Hominids originated from where?

Old capital of Egypt where the pyramids were built

In Hinduism and Buddhism, soul being born and born again

Religion: Life is a battleground between good vs evil. Must fight for good

The court system introduced by Athens where guilt is determined by peers

Greece and Rome are both located on a what?

Jewish People out of Egypt, this is the mass departure of people outside of a region.

Brutal, militaristic, cruel city-state in Greece

Adaptation of animals or plants for human use is called what?

Start of Civ, area between Tigris and Euphrates Rivers

First advanced civ in Europe (bull in labyrinth)

The ancient wonder of the world, the Hanging Gardens was located in what ancient civilization?

What was the first complex and longest lasting writing system called? (Mesopotamia)

One of the first law books "eye for an eye"

ancient wonders of the world:bronze statue stood 100 feet tall as it welcomed ships into harbor

Who is considered father of the Hebrew/Jewish people

What is the Jewish holy city?

Great war, Athens and Sparta that led to the demise of both city-states and their allies.

Conquering empire that allowed people to hold their beliefs as long as they accepted the king.

Cruel harsh laws (early Athens)

In a dynasty rulers pass their power to who?

Chinese Belief System: Understanding nature, achieving balance, and being free from desire

Largest city-state in Greece that endorsed individuality and expression

Sculptures was created to adorn the Chinese emperor's tomb, guide/ protect him in afterlife

Most famous Greek building located in Athens

One of the most important finds, translated texts

The start of farming

Jewish holy book

He is credited for ending the Roman Republic

What is the study of knowledge, nature, reality, and existence?

One of the greatest civs in history, started out and was centered in Italia

In a civilization this is the assignment of specific roles/jobs based on skills or training

First paper like material

A government dealing with people in a sensitive and a non militaristic manner (persia)

State that controls over a vast network of territories, diff, types of people. Under one ruler

First female pharaoh

Nutrient rich clay like mud substance allowed Mesopotamia to flourish through agriculture

Chinese Belief System: Focus on harsh punishments for wrongdoings

Buddha is god in Buddhism

In Egypt, process to preserve body for the afterlife

Government system where only religious leaders rule

Separating from Hinduism, disregarded the caste system, emphasized good deeds

athletic competition Greece introduced where athletes would compete in various competitions

Military power of Asia minor that lasted 450 years who introduced iron outside of china

Roman gods were the same as Greek gods except for their what?

Humans and other creatures that walk upright

Period of time during the ice age when people were mostly nomadic

The Indus valley is located in modern day what?

Chinese Belief System: Focus on traditional relationships and education

In early Hindu belief/caste system they were considered the worst of the worst and the unclean

Most famous Sumerian fable/tale that explained the role of life and religion

International city became the cultural center for science, art, knowledge, and technology

System where the king allowed people to rule specific land for them in exchange for loyalty

Greek beliefs and stories about their gods are called what?

Most important aspect of the Chinese belief system

In Mesopotamia,credited with the most contributions towards the start of beginning civilization

Eastern asian religion that emphasized good deeds, selflessness, and mindfulness

Biggest contribution of the Phoenicians

Government that people elect officials to make laws and represent them (United States )

Law making branch in Athens (precursor to congress in the U.S)

Most famous structure in Rome where gladiators and other attractions performed

Great Macedonian leader, conquered Greece, Persia, Egypt, Middle East

Writing system of early Egypt

A government headed by a small number of elite (Sparta)

Stories in ancient Greece that spoke of heroic deeds and hubris

The extremely long road within Persia that connected the entirety of the empire with the sea

Early Chinese writing system

Language of Rome (foundation for modern languages)

Alexanders empire: blended culture of Asia, Middle East, Egypt and Europe called?

Stone Age ended with the discovery/invention of what metal alloy? (used for tools and weapons)

Indus valley religion that emphasized Karma and reincarnation

The most famous of all stone age sites is called what?

Kings of Egypt that were viewed as gods were known as a what?

System where people make yearly payments to a stronger power.

The time before writing

Oldest still living advanced civilization

Name for common people of Rome

Final Stage in Buddhism

River that is the lifeline of Egypt

Basis for religious and civil law in Judaism is called the what? (also used in Christianity)

Government/social system where the rich rule (nobles/land owners)

Greek literature: idea of tragedy or death caused by excessive pride and arrogance (Achilles)

Brutal empire who conquered and enslaved civilizations in the Middle East and Egypt

Massive structure built in china to fortify the northern border

In Sparta most people were what?

Great conqueror who marched elephants over the Alps

Final stage in Hinduism

Governing branch of early Rome

Established in Athens, written rule book for a state (also adopted by the United States)

Egypt, this is the triangle marshy area formed by deposits at the mouth of a river

Height of a civilizations power

Government meaning rule by the people

What Greek epic portrayed the heroes Achilles , Hector, and the Trojan War

Mysterious group that contribute to the collapse of great early civilizations, including Egypt

Most early civilizations were a patriarchy, meaning who had the power?

Small separate independent cities/regions with their own governments are called what?

Good and bad deeds from the previous life