World History (8000 BCE to 600 CE) Flashcards
agricultural revolution
when hunter gatherers nomads settled down in one place and started farming.
nomadic lifestyle
people who moved from place to place for food.
division of labor
result of the agricultural revolution, people who have different jobs.
river valleys
areas of flat land that has a river running thru it. helps farming.
polytheistic
belief in many gods
pictographs
early form of writing.
hinduism
popular religion in India, they believe in reincarnation of the soul. polytheistic.
Buddhism
an offshoot hinduism, founder of buddhism, focuses on meditation.
Autonomy
right to self govern
Rajahs
Indian kings
Hindu Caste System
based on family. cant escape the class
pillars of traditional Indian society
village, caste, (class) & family.
confusionism
Chinese philosophy based on mutual respect positively interactions with others.
pharaohs
egyption kings
Greek poleis (polis)
greek city states
Greek art and architecture
influenced modern sculpture and buildings
parthenon
largest building in Greece
republic
system of gov in which people choose representatives to govern their behavior.
patricians
members of the upper class
plebeains
common people of rome
aqueducts
long pipes that brought fresh water into the cities.
monotheism
belief in one god.
end of the Roman empire.
roman empire divided into Roman and Byzantine empire.
imperialism
when a nation works to expand its power and influence
