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10th Grade World History Unit 2
HEB ISD LD Bell 10th Grade World History Unit Two
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History
10th Grade
08/28/2019

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Vote
Definition
A democracy and a republic governments both allow citizens to ___________
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Direct Democracy
Definition
people make the laws directly by voting on every issue, originated in Greece
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Republic
Definition
in this type of government, the laws are made by elected representatives such as a Senate, originated in Rome
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Judaism
Definition
__________ served as the foundation for the world religions of Islam and Christianity
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Classical India
Definition
Gupta was associated with which classical civilization
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Classical China
Definition
Han was associated with which classical civilization
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Classical India
Definition
Mauryan was associated with which classical civilization
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Classical China
Definition
Qin was associated with which classical civilization
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Classical China
Definition
Zhou was associated with which classical civilization
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Israel
Definition
Moses was from what classical civilization
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Moses
Definition
This Israelite man was famous for leading the Jews out of Egypt/slavery
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Archimedes
Definition
This Greek man was famous for Geometry
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Eratosthenes
Definition
This Greek man was famous for configuring the Earth's circumference
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Alexander the Great
Definition
This Greek man was famous for expanding the Greek Empire and spreading the Hellenistic Culture
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Socrates
Definition
This Greek man was famous for philosophy on morality and justice
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Plato
Definition
This Greek man was famous for describing an ideal government
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Aristotle
Definition
This Greek man was famous for classifying and studying relationships
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Siddhartha Gautama
Definition
This Indian man was famous for being the founder of Buddhism
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Asoka
Definition
This Indian man was famous for...after a long war renounced violence, then Buddhism, and then gave back to people and the empire
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Shih Huang-ti
Definition
This Chinese man was famous for unifying China through Conquest as well as the Great Wall of China; he created uniform systems of writing and measurements throughout his empire
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Confucius
Definition
This Chinese man was famous for developing natural order, social obligations and Mandate of Heaven
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Lao Tzu
Definition
This Chinese man was famous for Daoism, and accept the way of nature during the Zhou Dynasty
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Stony Soil
Definition
This geography had an ECONOMIC IMPACT on the development of Greek civilization because it made farming difficult
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Mountainous Terrain
Definition
This geography impacted the development of Greek civilization because it:::::::
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Many Islands
Definition
This geography had a POLITICAL IMPACT on the development of Greek civilization because it caused separate states to develop
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Mandate of Heaven
Definition
Led the Chinese to believe the gods chose their rulers

Chinese believed the gods would overthrow bad rulers

Chinese were taught if a ruler acted selfishly, then heaven would punish him by bringing floods, riots, and revolts to end his region

Then a new ruling family would take charge
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Against you
Definition
One could claim Mandate of Heaven, but will also be claimed>>>>>>
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Mandate of Heaven
Definition
Created a vicious cycle of corruption, bloodshed, and disasters
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Strong military leaders, Access to natural resources, and Good economy/trade
Definition
These traits made Persia, Greece, Rome, India, and China strong, powerful, and successful.
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Persian Empire, Cyrus the Great
Definition
United the Medes and Persians, expanded westward to the Indus River Valley
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Persian Empire, Darius
Definition
Built roads, uniform weights and measurements, and unified the Empire
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Greece, Political Achievement
Definition
Democracy and citizens assembly
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Greece, Art and Architecture
Definition
Parthenon, sculptors, and architects
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Greece, Science and Math
Definition
Earth's circumference, geometry, lever, pulley, and volume density
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Greece, Literature and History
Definition
Musical scales, historians told of stories from the past
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Greece, Philosophy
Definition
Human reason was strong enough to understand the world and solve its problems
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Rome, Legal Ideas
Definition
Written law, rule of law, citizenship, justice
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Rome, Language
Definition
Latin, the major European language that others evolved from
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Rome, Engineering
Definition
Thousands of miles of roads, bridges, aqueducts, arches, and domes
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Rome, Impact on Christianity
Definition
Adoption by Roman Empire was a major turning point in the spread of Christianity
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India, Mauryan Achievements
Definition
People of all religions should live peacefully together

Improved roads, hospitals, encouraged education, built Buddhist shrines
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India, Gupta Achievements
Definition
Built universities, painted murals, composed poems and plays

Concepts of zero and infinity, decimal point, Arabic numerals, set bones and skin grafts
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China, Zhou Achievements
Definition
Confucianism -- natural order, Mandate of Heaven, devotion to parents

Daoism -- Respect for nature and harmony
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China, Qin Achievements
Definition
Shih Huang Ti -- United China through conquest, building roads

Great Wall of China, uniform writing and measurements
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China, Han Achievements
Definition
Invented paper, lead glazed ceramics, examination system, overland trade routes such as Silk Road
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Israel and Judaism
Definition
Monotheistic, prophets Abraham and Moses, ten commandments

Jews called to be God's people; have a covenant with God
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Persia and Zoroastrianism
Definition
Two gods, good and evil
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Greek Philosophy
Definition
Mythology and polytheism
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Roman Philosophy
Definition
Started polytheistic, converted to Christianity
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India and Hinduism
Definition
Polytheistic, reincarnation and karma
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India and Buddhism
Definition
Siddhartha Guatana, self-denial and meditation, reincarnation and Nirvana

4 noble truths
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China and Confucianism
Definition
Social role and obligations must be fulfilled to create harmony, natural order to universe and human relationships
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China and Daoism
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Nature and harmony, people achieve enlightenment by "non-striving" and contemplation
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Silk Road
Definition
Series of connected roads between China and the Roman Empire, that moved trade and goods, and communicated and spread ideas
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Age of Discovery and the Silk Road
Definition
When the Ottoman Empire closed the Silk Road and boycotted trade with Europe in 1453, it led to the Age of Discovery as explorers went to the seas to trade
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American Government Ideas from Judaism and Christianity
Definition
Written law (ten commandments,) "thou shalt not..." kill, steal, bear false witness
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American Government Ideas from Greece
Definition
Democracy, rule of people, citizenship requirement to vote
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American Government Ideas from Rome
Definition
Twelve tables, rule of law, contracts, court systems, trial by jury, rules of ownership of property, innocence until proven guilty
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System of Laws Based on Human Reason
Definition
System of laws that originated in Greece
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Rule of Law
Definition
Concept that no one is above the law, all must follow it, originated in Rome
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Innocent Until Proven Guilty
Definition
Concept of law that originated in Rome
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Trial by Jury
Definition
Concept of law that fellow citizens and peers will decide if a person is guilty, originated in Rome
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Contracts
Definition
Legal agreements enforced by the government, originated in Rome
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Covenant
Definition
Ideal relationship between a leader and people, originated in Israel between the Jews and God
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Legal System
Definition
Concept that people take their disputes before an official to argue their case, originated in Rome
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Caste System
Definition
Concept that there are classes of people determined by birth; jobs and spouses are determined by caste, originated in India under Hinduism
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Importance of Social Roles
Definition
Concept of fulfilling your social roles creates harmony in society, originated in China under Confucianism
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Superior and Inferior Relationships
Definition
Concept of relationships between superior and inferior people, loyalty and obedience, originated in China under Confucianism
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Filial Piety
Definition
Concept of showing respect for parents, and devotion to family by achievements, originated in China under Confucianism
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Idea of Beauty Based on Harmony and Proportion
Definition
Originated in Greece
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Parthenon
Definition
Originated in Greece
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Drama
Definition
Originated in Greece
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Historical Writing
Definition
Originated in Greece
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Music and Musical Theory
Definition
Originated in Greece
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Poems and Plays in Sanskrit
Definition
Originated in India
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Silk Weaving
Definition
Originated in China
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Lead-Glazed Ceramics
Definition
Originated in China
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Use of Coins
Definition
Originated in Persia
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Sophisticated Road Systems
Definition
Originated in Rome
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Postal Service
Definition
Originated in Persia
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Advances in Astronomy
Definition
Originated in Greece
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Advances in Mathematics
Definition
Originated in India
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Advances in Physical Sciences
Definition
Originated in Greece
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Advances in Engineering
Definition
Originated in Rome
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Advances in Medicine
Definition
Originated in India
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City and States
Definition
The Greek Empire is divided into these which led them to develop their own gov't and laws
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Democracy
Definition
The Greek Empire had this type of government which is a form of gov't which means "rule by the people"
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Greek Empire
Definition
In this empire, the people of each city-state spoke the same language and worshiped the same gods and goddesses
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Human Reason
Definition
The Greeks believed this was powerful enough to understand the world around them and solve its problems
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Socrates, Plato and Aristotle
Definition
3 Greek philosophers who asked questions and tried to find answers to them.
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Erusthones and Archimedes
Definition
2 Greek mathematicians who made important advances
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Alexander the Great
Definition
A Greek soldier who conquered a huge amount of territory and spread Greek culture across the world.
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Hellenistic Culture
Definition
Greek culture spread across the world and mixed with the cultures of the Middle East and India, spread by Alexander the Great
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An arched building with columns
Definition
A visual image of the Greek Empire
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Roman Empire
Definition
This empire started where Rome elected representatives made the laws
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Patricians and Plebeians
Definition
The Roman Empire had these 2 social classes
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Patricians
Definition
Wealthy landowner families
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Plebeians
Definition
Small farmers, craftsmen, and merchants
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Senate
Definition
This assembly of patricians (wealthy landowner families) ruled the Roman Empire
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Republic
Definition
A system of government by electing representatives, started in Rome
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Consuls
Definition
Elected officials in Rome
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Tribunes
Definition
Speakers who were chosen by plebians to represent them in Rome (small farmers, craftsmen, and merchants)
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Twelve Tables
Definition
Issued by the Roman Republic

They were placed in public meeting places for all to see

Provided a foundation for later Roman law codes

These strongly supported the "Rule of Law" which stated, All Romans were "equal under the law."
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Rule of Law
Definition
Stated government officials were not above the law, nor could the act outside the law
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Contract
Definition
The idea that a private agreement can be enforced by the gov't once people have entered into it
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Appeal
Definition
If someone did not like the judgement of a Roman official they could pursue this process
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Judge
Definition
In the Roman Empire, this person was an official who listened to legal disputes brought before them by the people
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Accused Person
Definition
This person was considered innocent until proven guilty in the Roman Empire. We still use this same practice today in our American courts.
Term
A Trial
Definition
In the Roman Empire and even today in American courts, a person accused of crimes had/have the right to __________
Term
The Italian Peninsula
Definition
By 275 B.C., Rome ruled this entire area
Term
Carthage
Definition
This was Rome's main trading rival until after the Roman Empire united Italy and Rome, and the Roman Empire became the leading power in the Mediterranean when they defeated them
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Carthage
Definition
This was was Rome's main trading rival and was located just across the Mediterranean in North Africa
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Julius Caesar
Definition
This Roman General completed the conquest of Spain and Gaul (present day France)
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"dictator" for life
Definition
When Caesar's enemies in the Senate recalled him to Rome, Caesar returned with his army and made himself ______________
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Freedom
Definition
Leading Roman officials feared the loss of ________
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Julius Cesar
Definition
Because of Roman officials fear of losing their freedom, they assassinated this man on the floor of the Senate in 44 B.C.
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Augustus Cesar
Definition
__________ was the heir after Julius Cesar was assassinated and became Rome's next ruler
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Rome's Republican institutions
Definition
Augustus Cesar assumed monarch-like powers but also preserved these
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Augustus Cesar
Definition
He removed corrupt officials and tried to revive the "old" Roman values of responsibility and self-discipline
Term
Emperors
Definition
Successors of Augustus Cesar became known as _________and were worshiped as gods
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Emperors
Definition
They made Roman conquests to the North and East and greatly expanded Rome's frontiers
Term
Pax Romana
Definition
A long period of peace brought by Augustus from 27 B.C.-395 A.D. to the Europe and the Mediterranean world
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Centralized political authority
Definition
This in addition to trained officials, and traditions of law allowed the Roman Empire to rule effectively over Europe and the Mediterranean world during Pax Romana
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Superior
Definition
Romans saw their culture as this in comparison to the culture of others
Term
Roman Citizenship
Definition
Romans generally respected local customs, provided a system of laws, promoted trade, and offered_________ to people throughout the empire
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The Romans
Definition
They were great engineers and developed concrete for their large buildings
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The Romans
Definition
They built a network of almost 50,000 miles of roads to help run their huge empire
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Western Europe and the Mediterranean World
Definition
Rome became the center of communication, commerce, trade, politics, culture and military power for ______ and the _______
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Slaves
Definition
A large force of these performed much of Rome's labor
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Gladiators
Definition
Blood thirsty for games in the Roman Empire
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Colosseum
Definition
Gladiator games were provided at no expense by Roman emperors to help maintain their popularity and were held in the___________, a large concrete stadium
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Corrupt
Definition
Roman Senators became_____ while generals developed political ambitions and fought against each other for wealth and power
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Women
Definition
In the Roman Empire, they were responsible for household chores
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Men
Definition
In the Roman Empire, they were responsible for representing the family in public life
Term
Fathers
Definition
In the Roman Empire, women passed from the authority of their ______ to that of their households
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Roman Women
Definition
They were not allowed to hold office but could give advice in private
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Lower
Definition
Among this class, ________, Roman women worked outside the home
Term
Roman Women
Definition
Romans placed a high value on marriage, home, and family. Even these in Rome could own property and make wills
Term
Emperor
Definition
Although Romans permitted the existence of different religions throughout the empire, they expected people to worship _______ as divine
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Jews
Definition
Who refused to recognize the emperor as god
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Jews
Definition
Their temple in Jerusalem was destroyed, they were crushed by Rome, fled to the North and West of Europe and settled in areas in the Middle East for their rebellion including their refusal to abandon their religion
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Jewish Diaspora
Definition
The dispersion of Jews after they refused to abandon their religion in the Roman Empire
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Jesus
Definition
Christianity began about 2,000 years ago and was based on his teachings
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Bethlehem
Definition
Jesus was a Jew born in this city
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Forgiveness
Definition
Jesus preached _______, mercy,sympathy for the poor and helpless
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Apostles
Definition
These were Jesus' followers who believed Jesus rose from the dead to redeem mankind
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Afterlife
Definition
A belief that all would be rewarded this, including the poor and humble, helped the new Christian religion to spread
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Bible
Definition
The sacred book of Christianity which consists of the OT and NT which describes the life of Christ and the works of the Apostles
Term
Golden Rule
Definition
Christian belief, "do unto others as you would have them do unto you."
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Christianity
Definition
This religion believes they will be saved and will go to Heaven after death if they have faith in Christ as their Savior and treat others with love and respect
Term
Christians
Definition
They were murdered in the Colosseum because they refused to worship the emperor
Term
Non-believers
Definition
Unlike Jewish leaders, Christians wanted to spread their faith to these _________
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Salvation
Definition
Christianity's simple message of love, hope, and ________ inspired many living in the Roman Empire
Term
Emperor Constantine
Definition
This Roman converted to Christianity when he had a vision right before an important battle, and he proclaimed freedom of worship for all Christians
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Christianity
Definition
This became the official religion of the Roman Empire by the end of 4th century
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Emperors
Definition
Their corruptness and ineffectiveness as leaders was one of 4 reasons blamed for the fall of the Roman Empire
Term
Invasions
Definition
Political weakness, military decline, economic problems, and _______ were the 4 main reasons for the fall of the Roman Empire
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Goths and Huns
Definition
These invaders/tribes invaded Rome and were blamed for part of the Roman Empire's decline
Term
Barbarian
Definition
a member of a community or tribe not belonging to one of the great civilizations
Term
Byzantine Empire
Definition
This was and empire in the East during Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages, when its capital city was Constantinople
Term
Aqueducts
Definition
These were built by the Romans to supply water to their cities
Term
Romans
Definition
They developed concrete and the use of arches and domes
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Latin
Definition
This was the language of Rome, and several European languages (Spanish, French, Portugese, Italian, and Romanian), evolved from it
Term
Silk Road
Definition
Trade route that connected China and Europe from the time of the Roman Empire onwards. China exported silk, porcelain, and tea
Term
Moses
Definition
Rescued the Jews/Israel/Ancient Hebrews from slavery in Egypt and gave them the law
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Star of David
Definition
The visual symbol for Israel/Ancient Hebrews
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Old Testament
Definition
The Hebrew Bible
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Ten Commandments
Definition
Set of laws given to Moses and the Israelites/Ancient Hebrews
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Monotheism
Definition
Belief in only one, universal God
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Monotheism
Definition
Hebrews believe in only one, universal God. This belief is known as
Term
Cyrus the Great
Definition
United the Medes and Persians
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Darius
Definition
Unified the Persian Empire
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Public Roads
Definition
The building of these helped unify the persian empire
Term
Persian Empire
Definition
Introducing uniform weights and measures establishing several capital cities helped build this empire
Term
Persian Empire
Definition
Divided the empire into provinces, each ruled by local leaders
Term
Tributes
Definition
Persians collected these and taxes from provinces
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Zoroastrianism
Definition
This religion was developed by the Persian Empire
Term
Evil and darkness
Definition
Zoroastrianism had two gods, one of truth and light and the other of ______, and the two were at war with each other
Term
Coins
Definition
The Persians used _____ to create a money economy
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Postal
Definition
The Persian Empire developed this service which we use today to deliver mail
Term
Griffin (Eagle-winged bearded man)
Definition
Visual symbol of the Persian Empire
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Two R's
Definition
Visual symbol of the Roman Empire
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Yin and Yang
Definition
Visual symbol of the Indian Empire
Term
Hinduism
Definition
Aryan invaders brought this world religion in India around 1500 B.C.
Term
Buddhism
Definition
Created by Siddhartha Gautama around 500 B.C. in the Indian Empire
Term
The Caste System
Definition
The Aryans, who conquered the Dravidians, created this system that made them the rulers of India
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Birth
Definition
In the Indian Empire, this determined your social class. You could not move up during your lifetime. Your social class determined your job and whom you could marry.
Term
Emperor Asaka
Definition
After years of warfare, he brought Buddhism to his kingdom and gave up violence
Term
Emperor Asaka
Definition
He improved roads and built hospitals, and he sent teachers through the land in the Indian Empire
Term
Gupta Dynasty
Definition
The Golden Age of Hindu Culture happened under this dynasty
Term
Golden Age
Definition
During the Gupta Dynasty, this time was called______, to describe when the emperors built universities and supported learning, the arts, and literature
Term
zero, infinity, the decimal system
Definition
Under the Gupta Dynasty, great advances were made in math like______,
Term
solar year, movement of heavenly bodies
Definition
Under the Gupta Dynasty, great advances were made in astronomy like______
Term
setting bones and doing skin grafts
Definition
Under the Gupta Dynasty, great advances were made in medicine like_____
Term
Dynasty
Definition
Rule over a country for a long period of time by a family
Term
Empire
Definition
Group of countries or regions that are controlled by one ruler or one government
Term
Cultural Diffusion
Definition
The spread of ideas, inventions, or other cultural elements from one society to another
Term
Monotheism
Definition
The belief that there is only one God
Term
Roman Republic
Definition
Which one was MUCH larger, the city-state of Athens or the Roman Republic?
Term
Roman Republic
Definition
Which one made it MUCH EASIER for someone to become a citizen, the city-state of Athens or the Roman Republic?
Term
Equal rights
Definition
One could argue that Athens was better than Rome because their citizens enjoyed______
Term
Censors
Definition
Who in pairs counted Roman citizens
Term
Fitness
Definition
Censors ranked classes of Romans by wealth, heritage, administrative competence, marital status, physical/moral __________
Term
Censors
Definition
Political privileges, level of taxation, and military service of a Roman citizen were determined by whom?
Term
Demotion
Definition
If a Roman citizen did not meet the standards of the Roman censor what could happen
Term
All of Them
Definition
The numbers of citizens eligible to vote in the Athenian assembly, and eligible to be chosen for the Council of 500
Term
Chosen by Lot
Definition
The method for choosing citizens to be a part of the Athenian Council of 500
Term
Three Hundred
Definition
The number of men eligible to serve in the Roman Senate
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Lifetime
Definition
The length of service for an average Roman Senator
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