Final Study Guide Flashcards
How did Ancient Greek philosophers investigate the nature of the universe, human society, and morality?
by using logic and reason
What legal legacy did the ancient Romans leave for the future governments?
by recording laws and legal decisions
How did the Reformation help contribute to the development of democracy?
they questioned the authority of monarchy
Why is habeas corpus important
it prevents people from being wrongly or unjustly detained
Judaism
views moses as it’s main lawgiver, 10 commandments as moral code
Christianity
follows the teachings of Jesus
Islam
follows the teachings of Muhammad, beliefs are found in the Qur’an
republic
a gov. where citizens elect representatives to rule and make laws
aristocracy
a gov. ruled by a few powerful rich people
direct democracy
a gov. where citizens actively rule and make laws
monarchy
a gov. ruled by a single person such as a queen
How did trade routes influence religion in Mecca?
travelers brought different spiritual traditions
In what three ways are the teachings of the Muslims similar to those of the Christians and Jews?
-a day of judgement
-heaven and hell
-a holy book
oppression
cruel or unjust treatment or control
alms
a responsibility to support those who are less fortunate than oneself
faith
expresses the belief in one god and Muhammad as his messenger
fasting
demonstrates that spiritual needs outweigh physical needs
prayer
is an action preformed 5 times a day towards Mecca
pilgrimage
an expectation of believers to travel to Mecca at least once in a lifetime
What was the name of the portable tent that the nomads of the Eurasian steppe used?
yurts
What happened after Ghengis Khan’s death?
his descendants continued his campaign for conquest
What role did Lady Murasaki play in the Heian period?
she wrote the worlds first novel
What position did Marco Polo have in Kublai Khan’s gov?
completed and served gov. missions
What was Marco Polo’s occupation when he traveled in a caravan along the Silk Roads to China?
a Venetian trader