Subject Questions Flashcards
Who was Maat?
The goddess of true balance and order
According to Egyptians, what happened to you after you died?
Your heart would be measured by the feather of maat
Who sets up the Maurya dynasty
Chandragupta Maurya
When was the Gupta empire created?
320 AD
How was the Maurya empire?
It was an overbearing system.
What type of ruler was Asoka?
He was a very strict ruler
What are some things Shandra Gupta the first do?
He reinforces the border so that Huns cant attack. He makes life good for his son and his son is going to make it much bigger. He brings the silk road to northern India.
Who was the parent of Romulus and Remus
The war god Mars and his human mistress
What does Romulus do to his brother
Romulus kills his brother
When was there a revolt by plebians1
494 BCE, after that the plebians get full citizenship
How long does the Roman Republic last?
509 BCE-133BCE
What Island was considered the trade capital of the Mediterranean during
Sicily
Who was killed after inventing the idea of welfare
Senator Tiberius and his brother
What does Octavian change his name into?
Augustus, after becoming emperor
What do the Huns do after they realize they cant directly overthrow Rome?
They lay siege on Rome. Rome becomes disgusting with sewage, and the people of Rome flee.