Final Exam Review Period 6 Flashcards
The part of the Christian Bible that tells about Jesus is called the _________________.
New Testament
What was the Hebrew’s religion called?
Judaism
After Pompey asked Caesar to give up power, Caesar led his army across the Rubicon River into _______________.
Italy
What was the effect of all people in China using the same coins and the same writing system?
Trade became easier
Because silk was popular in Rome, China became ______________.
Wealthy
Name the philosopher who wanted Romans to support the Senate.
Cicero
Philip was able to defeat the Greeks because the Greeks refused to _______________ to fight against Philip.
Join together
People who are said to receive messages from god to share with others
prophets
What did the plebeians do that caused the patricians to change the government?
Elected their own officials
Many people from the lower classes liked the Buddha because he was opposed to the ______________.
Caste system
The Zhou kings believed that ________________ gave them the power to rule.
Heaven
Which Chinese belief system taught that it was important to live in harmony with nature?
Daoism
What did Shi Huangdi do that shows he was a follower of legalism?
He created harsh laws and strict punishments
The agora was a marketplace that was also used for _____________ and _________________ meetings.
Political; religious
Why did Alexander stop expanding the empire into India?
Tired soldiers
Why did the Spartans think it was important for women to be strong and healthy?
So they would have healthy children
What did Asoka stop doing after he became Buddhist?
Fighting wars
Name the type of government that started in Athens.
Democracy
Cincinnatus was a farmer who became Rome’s most famous ______________.
Dictator
Name the leader who founded (started) the Persian Empire.
Cyrus the Great
Hindus belief that if a person has good ___________, they will be born into a higher caste in the next life.
Karma
People who work to spread their religious beliefs
missionaries
The Romans used __________ in their construction because the design is strong and long-lasting.
Arches
What is the name of Philip’s son who took over as leader after Philip’s death?
Alexander
What stops one part of government from having more power than the others?
Checks and balances
The belief in one god
monotheism
“Rule of the people” describes which type of government?
Democracy
According to legend, the first king of Rome was ____________________.
Romulus
What is the name for the series of wars between Rome and Carthage?
Punic Wars
Italy is surrounded by water on three sides so it is a ______________________.
Peninsula
Why was Darius angry with the Greeks?
They helped others rebel against him
What was the cause of Alexander’s death?
Sickness in Babylon
After the Gracchus brothers were killed, Romans began to see that ____________ could be used as a ______________.
Violence; political weapon
Name the group of people who challenged the idea that the actions of gods and goddesses caused events in the world.
Philosophers
What is the name of the famous building that was built on the Athenian acropolis?
Parthenon
What is the name for the type of democracy that allows citizens to directly participate in the government?
Direct democracy
What was the Law of the Twelve Tables and where was it displayed?
Rome’s first code of laws; Forum
A series of rulers from the same family
dynasty
What was the main purpose of Roman roads?
For armies to travel
What did philosophers believe the human mind could do?
Think, explain, and understand life
A desert is an example of a __________ feature
physical
What did lyric poets do while reciting their poems?
Played the lyre
Why did Shi Huangdi have the Great Wall of China built?
Protect China from invaders
What were Spartan boys trained to be?
Soldiers
Define scribe.
A writer
Explain why it was not possible for most juries to come to a tie.
Odd number of members
__________________ were built around cities to protect the inhabitants from attack.
Walls
Why did Spartan women have some rights and freedoms that other Greek women didn’t have?
Their husbands were often away at war
At first, Rome’s laws weren’t written down. Why were people unhappy about it?
They didn’t want to break laws they didn’t know existed
