Chapter 4 Study Guide Flashcards
Which philosophy was the Qin ruler Shi Huangdi following when we burned useless books and created forced labor?
Legalism
Which empire was ruled by Cyrus, who was famous for his kind of treatment to the people he conquered?
Persia
Which Chinese philosophy stressed that social order, harmony, and good government could be restored by organizing society around 5 basic relationships?
Confucianism
Which group of nomads invaded Egypt in chariots and ruled Egypt for about 70 years?
Hyksos
Which kingdom saw itself as the guardians of Egyptian civilization after the Libyans were ousted from Egypt?
Kush
What famous structure did king Darius build to unite the Persian empire?
The royal Road
Which empire became known for its cruelty to conquered people in Mesopotamia, Syria, Palestine, and Egypt?
Assyrians
What city became a major center for the manufacture of iron weapons and tools?
Meroe
What structure was created by forced labor to protect China from attacks by northern nomads?
The Great Wall of China
What was the location of Nebuchadnezzar’s hanging gardens, one of the seven wonders of the world?
Babylon
Number 11 (Sentences): What similarities were there between Darius and Shi Huangdi?
1: Expanded the size of their empires
2: Used methods to watch their people and prevent rebellions (Darius: Kings eyes and ears Shi Huangdi: moved people to the capitol)
3: Standards of currency
4: Built some of the longest roads in history
Number 12: (Sentences)
For what ruler discussed in this chapter to do have the most respect?
Cyrus!!!
1: Expanded empire
2: Ruled with compassion to the people he conquered
3: let the Israelites return to Jerusalem // build the temple
What type of government did Shi Huangdi form?
Autocracy
Which people used bridges, ladders, and tunnels for their military success?
Assyrians
Describe the personality of Cyrus
Kind leader, TOLERANT to the people he conquered.