Exam 2 Pt. 1 "So What?"

Question 1

Plato

Answer 1

Plato’s Republic is considered one of the greatest works of philosophical literature of all time. It has influenced all philosophy that has followed it

Question 2

Etruscans

Answer 2

Etruscan society laid the groundwork for the formation of the Kingdom of Rome, providing things like paved streets and defensive walls.

Question 3

Paul of Tarsus

Answer 3

Paul of Tarsus was instrumental in spreading the teachings of Christ beyond just followers of Judaism

Question 4

Manichaeism

Answer 4

Manichaeism demonstrated the ability of not only goods but also ideas to spread by means of major trade routes if the time.

Question 5

The Huns

Answer 5

The Huns’ attacks weakened the western Roman Empire, aiding in its downfall.

Question 6

Chandragupta Maurya

Answer 6

Maurya was able to set up the first centralized, unified government over most of the Indian subcontinent, and overthrew the ruling dynasty

Question 7

Bhagavad Gita

Answer 7

The Bhagavad Gita is still the quintessential Hindu text, with Hinduism being one of the top religions to this day

Question 8

Emperor Justinian

Answer 8

Justinian was an ambitious leader, amongst his lasting contributions is the Hagia Sophia which still stands today, as well as a codified set of laws for the empire which went on to influence European law

Question 9

Abbasid Dynasty

Answer 9

Investment in Baghdad made it a flourishing area of trade, commerce, and the arts.

Question 10

Sufis

Answer 10

The Sufis successfully brought a more spirited understanding of Islam to many areas where it had not seen many worshippers.