Chapter 4 Highlights Flashcards
Mediterranean Trading Kingdoms & The Hebrews & India in the Vedic Age
Where is the Minoan civilization located?
The Mediterranean island of Crete
When did the Minoan Civilization reach its hight?
around 1600 B.C.
What are the Minoans known for?
palaces and their works of art
How much do historians know about Minoan culture?
Many details of Minoan culture remain a mystery to modern historians.
Who took over trade in the Mediterranean after the decline of Minoan?
Phoenician seafarers
Phoenician seafarers established important colonies where?
In Spain and Africa
What are Phoenicians known for trading (other then physical objects)?
New ideas including the alphabet
According to the Bible who is the father of Hebrew people?
Abraham
According to the Bible how did Abraham become the father to Hebrew people?
By demonstrating his obedience to god
What does The Torah contain?
The religious beliefs of Judaism, the Ten Commandments and the ancient history of the Hebrews
Is Judaism a monotheism or polytheism religion?
It is a monotheism religion
According to the Torah who lead Hebrew people out of slavery in Egypt?
Moses
Where did Jewish people resettle after escaping Egypt?
the land of Canaan
What were Hebrew people called as when they lived in Canaan?
Israelites
Who were the most well known kings who ruled Canaan?
King David and King Solomon
What did the Jewish religion require their follower to do?
to treat others with justice and kindness
Did Judaism influence later religions?
yes
What did Judaism think about laws?
The importance of laws and that all people are equal under the law.
Aryan people migrated out of where to where?
From Central Asia to North India
How did migrating Aryan people treat the local people?
Peacefully; they mingling with local people and establishing farms.
How was Aryan people’s culture and laws passed on?
Through oral tradition.
What was the earliest sacred writings of Hinduism called?
Vedas
What was written in the Vedas?
Aryan peoples culture and law.
What was India’s dominant religion?
Hinduism
What are some ideas that religion of Hinduism include?
It incorporates a wide range of beliefs, including the worship of many gods, and ideas like reincarnation, dharma, and karma.
Did Indian society have rigid division of people between castes?
yes
Did the caste system play a small role in Hinduism?
no, it played an important role.
