Unit 1 Must Know People Flashcards
Mesopotamia king responsible for creating first written legal code. Promoted justice but treated classes differently.
Hammurabi
Considered to be father of Hebrew people and of Judaism. Also seen as prophet in Christianity and Islam.
Abraham
Founder of Judaism. Helped lead Hebrews out of Egypt and received Ten Commandments while praying on Mount Sinai
Moses
Siddharta Gautama born as a prince in India. Creator of Buddhism, religion of self denial. Taught four noble truths and eightfold path.
Buddha
During the Warring States period, founded belief system that emphasized traditional values such as obedience, filial piety, respect for elders, and order
Confucius
Persian king who built the Royal Road to connect his empire. Created strong central government and controlled different regions of his empire through governors and spies.
Darius
Greek mathematician who studied density, levers, and pulleys. Invented screw pump.
Archimedes
Greek mathematician considered to be the father of geometry.
Pythagoras
Greek geographer who showed earth was round, calculated size of circumference.
Eratosthenes
Greek philosopher responsible for creating a method of teaching using a questions and answer mode, encouraged students to examine their beliefs
Socrates
Greek philosopher responsible for inventing a method of arguing according to the rules of logic. Founded school called Lyceum.
Aristotle.
Macedonian king who created large empire spanning Greece, Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Persia. Brought about Hellenistic culture.
Alexander the Great
Chinese Emperor who unified china, favored legalism.
Shi Huang Di/ Qin Shihuangdi
Maruyan ruler of India who converted to Buddhism
Asoka
Born a Jew and roman subject. Founder of Christianity
Jesus of Nazereth
