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7400457368Paganism (753 B.C-1453 A.D)-A religion other than one of the world main world religions, non-Christian or pre-Christian period. Significance: It was one of their most major and main religions back during the roots of religion.0
7400504543Christianity (325 AD)-A religion based on the person and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth. Significance: This was one of the first major religions that spread to many different civilizations later on.1
7400530891Edict of Milan (313 AD)-The Edict of Milan was a letter signed by the Roman Emperors Constantine and Licinius, that proclaimed religious toleration in the Roman Empire. Significance: The letter allowed the toleration of religion. It was also issued after the end of the persecution of Christians.2
7400561167Zoroastrianism (6th century BC)-A monotheistic religion of ancient Persia founded by Zoroaster. Significance: It teaches the principles of supreme deity, in a cosmic struggle between a spirit of good and evil.3
7400578867Confucianism (551 BC-479 BC)-A Chinese philosophy that teaches respect and virtue to your elders and superiors. Significance: This taught the people of ancient China to respect their higher ups so they don't overthrow their ruler in the long term. It was also a very structural philosophy.4
7400603835Daoism/Taoism (142 CE)-A Chinese philosophy that teaches to be one with nature and to be clam and live life simple and honest. Significance: This teaches the people of ancient China to be more calm so there is less chaos in their society.5
7400616663Polytheism (3100 BC-2686 BC)-The belief or worship in many gods. Significance: This was used in Egypt and Greece and it helped the development of different religion because most ancient religion started off with polytheism. It was the most common type of religion in the classical era.6
7400630560Legalism (300-200 BCE)-A Chinese philosophy that the ruler had strict and full control over his people, and that if there is a crime committed there will be a severe consequence. Significance: This philosophy was significant because this was the first philosophy that ancient China started off with. It also helps keep authority over the people of ancient China.7
7400655151Hinduism (1900-1400 BCE)-A major religious and cultural tradition of South Asia, developed from Vedic religion. Significance: This was one of the first major religions that happen to spread around Asia in ancient times all the way to modern day.8
7400669502Buddhism (5th century BCE)-A religion originated in India by Buddha about life is a suffering cause by desire and to end it with enlightenment. Significance: This was significance because it was also one of Asia's biggest religion and it spread all over Asia all the way to modern day.9
7400687453Judaism (586 BCE-76 CE)-This religion was the monotheistic religion of the Jewish. Significance: This was one of the first religion for the Jewish people. It showed their ways of thinking and belief.10
7400705217Theravada/Mahayana (5th century BCE)-A concept of deity and the original teachings of Buddha over 2500 years ago. Significance: This was the original teachings of Buddha and it showed the way of belief and thinking of Buddhism.11
7403807839Rock and pillar edicts (269-232 BCE)-Ashoka's 33 inscriptions on pillars during his time of ruling. -14 major rock edicts during that time period. Significance: They were the 14 major rock edicts.12
7403823563Arabic Numerals (4th-6th century)-Arabian's number system -Reached through western Europe replacing roman numerals. Significance: It was their number system and how it was what they used to count.13
7403844464Han Dynasty (206-220 AD)-Second dynasty of ancient China. -Golden age in Chinese history -Lasted 4 centuries Significance: It was the longest lasting dynasty of ancient China and it was known as the golden age.14
7403861344Satrap (550 BC)-Governor in ancient Persia -Subordinate of any local ruler Significance: They were the king's subordinate and they were there to govern the empire and keep authority within the civilization.15
7403876346Delian League (478 BC)-Ancient Greece alliance -A bunch of city-states allied with each other to defend from Persia. Significance: They were the first people to defeat ancient Persia which was the biggest and strongest civilization at the time.16
7403889032Hellenism (323 BC)-National culture of Greece -Culture of ancient Greece Significance: It was Greece's cultures and beliefs.17
7403901893Patricians (753 BC- 1453 AD)-An aristocrat or nobleman Significance: They were the people that the normal people look up to they were at the top of the patriarchy.18
7403926005Plebeians (753 BC- 1453 AD)-An ancient Rome commoner. Significance: These were the normal people that lived in Rome, they made up almost the whole civilization.19
7403938592Twelve tables of Rome (450 BC)-Roman code of laws -Early attempt -Their very first code of laws Significance: It was their first attempt of creating a law of code that would but authority within the society.20
7403948433First Triumvirate (753 BC- 1453 AD)-The first political alliance between the three prominent men of the late Roman republic -Julius Caesar, Pompey the Great, and Marcus Licinius Crassus. Significance: These were the first main rulers and most important rulers of ancient Rome.21
7403959067Second Triumvirate (43 BC)-Second political alliance in ancient Rome -Caesar Augustus, Mark Antony, and Marcus Aemilius Lepidus. Significance: They were the second political alliance of ancient Rome.22
7403968996Pax Romana (27 BCE- 180 CE)-Peace that existed in ancient Rome. Significance: It was what made Rome peaceful for a period of time.23

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