World History Review

Early Greeks - seafaring people living in Crete

Great Macedonian Prince who conquered the known world

Romans took their culture from these early people living in the Italian Peninsula

This Greek city state was known for their achievements in philosophy, literature, and democracy

First civilization: First to have wheel, sail, cuneiform 

Government based on the idea of harsh laws and punishments to control people

Princeps "First Citizen" of Rome

Civilizations developed first pharmacy, astrolabe, eye surgery, and our number system

The cultural identity Alexander created in his empire was known as

Egyptian Pharaoh who aligned (and canoodled with) Julius Caesar and Mark Antony

Ancient Rome: Rule by three people

Beginning of Agriculture

Wars between Rome and Carthage

Sum of your deeds: influences your reincarnation

Belief that the gods give rulers the right to rule

Emperor who converted to Buddhism and built wells, hospitals, and rest stops for his people

Migrations of iron working, farming, and languages in Africa

Holy Book of Judaism

Mongol Peace: height of the Silk Road, spread of Disease and religion

This civilization is known for their engineering in roads and bridges in the Andes

Civilization developed printing, gunpowder, tea, paper money

First outsider to rule China

Religious belief that everything in nature has a spirit

This religion believes in overcoming suffering through the 4 noble truths and the 8 Fold Path

Allowed for the translation of Egyptian Hieroglyphics

Wealthy ruling class in Rome

First law code

Civilization in the Americas that developed a 365 calendar and a symbol for zero

Founder of the Qin Dynasty; built an army of Terra Cotta Warriors

Division of Labor - happens because of the development of agriculture

Early trade empire: developed the alphabet and used purple dye

Founder of Judaism: God made a covenant with him

Eastern Roman Empire became:

First civilization to develop a sewer system: we can't read their writing

Religion that focuses on returning to nature, balance, and believes in "The Way"

Greek philosopher known for using reason and logic; tutor to Alexander the Great

This Emperor legalized Christianity in the Roman Empire

Disciple: Helped spread Christianity by writing letters and opening it up to non-Jews

African kingdoms became wealthy based on trade in 

Classes in Hinduism: Priests, Warriors, Merchants, Laborers

Brutal conqueror - built the largest empire in world history

Party of Ali - believe a successor to the Prophet needed to be a relative

Golden Age of India: Came up with hindu-arabic numerals, ID 7 planets, vaccines

Government ruled by a religious figure

Empire known for religious tolerance and their Royal Road and coins