World History I Final Review

The state of inner peace and wisdom that all who practice Buddhism seek.

The Middle Ages refers to the time period between

The idea of cause and effect. If you are good, good things will happen to you.

Creatures that walk upright on two legs.

World's largest religion in terms of followers

Which of the following are the five traits of civilizations?

The salvation that all who practice Hinduism seek

The first man to be named Roman Emperor who took power in 27 BC.

The 5 Pillars are the core beliefs and practices for this religion

This religion was founded by Abraham

Form of government where the leader is not a monarch, the citizens have the right to vote, and they elect reps

Athens or Sparta: Emphasis on education, reading and writing

World's second largest religion in terms of followers

The Middle Ages cannot accuratley be labeled the "Dark Ages" because

Paleolithic or Neolithic: Primarily hunter-gatherers

A long-lasting pattern of organization within a community.

Fastest growing religion in terms of followers

Roman Emperor who issued the Edict of Milan which declared a tolerance of Christianity.

Roman Emperor when the empire reached its peak in size (land area).

Athens or Sparta: Practiced direct democracy

Paleolithic or Neolithic: Used bronze and iron tools

Athens or Sparta: Had slaves

Athens or Sparta: Was an oligarchy

Roman General and statesman who was assassinated.

Paleolithic or Neolithic: Had fire

Technique used by scientists to figure out how old something is

Paleolithic or Neolithic: Built walls

Paleolithic or Neolithic: Domesticated animals and crops

Paleolithic or Neolithic: Had villages

Historical period before writing was developed

An always occurring cycle of rebirth

The Hindu god who keeps the world safe and protected

Athens or Sparta: Greek city-states

A person who moves from place to place

Differing levels of wealth and power within a civilization

Paleolithic or Neolithic: Lived in small clans

An absolute ruler

The Romans were able to engineer and build (blank) that allowed them to get water to their cities from an outside source

Working lower class Romans who could not hold the highest political offices

Which of the following was NOT an influence Rome had on the U.S. legal system?

Paleolithic or Neolithic: Used stone tools

Wealthy upper-class Romans who owned land and could hold all political offices, including the Senate

Your role or duty in society that you are born into.

The Hindu god who created all things living and the world itself

Paleolithic or Neolithic: Nomadic

Monotheistic

The constant cycle of life, death, and reincarnation

Says that humans are suffering, and that suffering is caused by our desires

The word of God was revealed to the prophet Muhammad in this religion.

The Crusades were

Founded in Mecca, Saudi Arabia

A complex culture with five characteristics

There are many reasons why the Roman Empire fell, including…

Athens or Sparta: Emphasis on the military and training of all men to warriors