50 Questions Flashcards
which religious group holds cattle in the Ganges River sacred
hinduism
which religion is associated with the pilgrimage to Mecca, prayer five times daily and the five pillars of faith
Islam
how did the Han dynasty maintain control of China
bureaucracy and centralized government
which religion specifically rejected the cast system
buddhism
how did the Han dynasty grow wealthy
develop trade networks
explain why the silk Road was important to China’s development
promoted cultural diffusion through trade
on which topic are Jewish and Christian followers most at odds and separated the two
christians believe Jesus is the Messiah
which book is most associated with the teachings of Confucius
analects
how do followers of Confucius attempt to create peace and harmony in society
respect and honor others, follow the 5 relationships, filial piety
list the four that acted to naturally insolate China for centuries
Himalaya Mountains
Gobi Desert
Taklamakan Desert
Pacific Ocean
how did China’s view of itself as the Middle Kingdom impact their desire for contact with others
They viewed themselves as the center of the world
after the fall of Rome, what was the name of the eastern portion of Europe with its capitol of Constantinople
Byzantine Empire
what type of authority was maintain by the Roman government during the Pax Romana and the Catholic Church during the Dark Ages
centralized authority
why were the guilds important the Middle Ages
they standardized high quality goals and set prices
which geographic factor led to the rise of several, separate Greek polis
mountainous topography
which system is most associated with ancient Athenian right to assembly and cast votes
direct democracy
why are hieroglyphics and cuneiform important in understanding ancient cultures
they give us written history of civilizations
what does the archaeological studies indicate about the ancient Indian cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro
Advance urban planning and grid-like city
how did the Code of Hammurabi create a class system in Mesopotamia
People were ranked in their importance; no social mobility
what do archaeologists do with historical evidence to better understand past cultures
interpret evidence to draw conclusions
which empire is most associated with Emperor Justinian, the building of the Haiga Sophia and the construction of the Hippodrome
Byzantine Empire
why did the Chinese and Japanese develop terrace farming farming and what does that indicate about these ancient civilizations
Adapted to the geographic conditions in their environment
which group is most associated with protecting medieval manors and Chivalry
knights
which leader is most associated with creating central authority and expanding the kingdom of the Franks during the Dark Ages in Western Europe
Charlemgne
which two groups fought in the Battle of Tours
Christian and Muslims
which institution held the greatest power during the Dark Ages in Western Europe
The Catholic Church
which two groups fought in the One Hundred Years War
France and England
which king of England is most responsible of raising the British Army and for leading England in the Battle of Hastings
William of Normandy
what is a monsoon
seasonal winds
which religion is associated with the Sabbath, the Talmud, and Dispora
Judaism
which faith is associated with the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path
Buddhism
what’s Islam’s holy book
Koran
what’s Judaism’s holy book
Torah and Talmud
what two groups were most associated with ending suffering by giving up all selfish desires and reaching Nirvana
Buddhism
