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3119379127punic wars264-146 BCE between Rome and Carthage0
3119379128first emperor of the roman empireoctavius augustus caesar1
3119379129doric, ionic, and corinthianprominent feature of Greek architecture2
3119379130Peloponnesian war431-404 BCE war between Athens and Sparta3
3119379131herodotusgreek "father of history" not very unbiased about Persian wars4
3119379132merchantssocial class respected more in hindu society than confucian society5
3119379133mystery religionreligions that promised their faithful followers eternity a state of bliss6
3119379134GilgameshKing of Uruk, subject of Mesopotamian epic poem7
3119379135Twelve Tablescodification of Roman law during the republic8
3119379136St. Paulmissionary to the Gentiles, an influential leader in the spread of Christianity9
3119379137Homerauthored two epic poems, full of Greek mythology10
3119379138untouchablessocial status below the caste system; included butcher undertakers11
3119379139Siddartha Gautmaindian prince, better known as the Buddha12
3119379140Pharaohgod-king in early civilization located in NE Africa13
3119379141Socratesgreek philosopher, criticized the hypocrisy he saw in Athens14
3119379142Alexander the GreatMacedonian King, brilliant military leader15
3119379143cultural diffusiontransmission of ideas and products and products from one culture to another16
3119379144pastoralismlifestyle based on herding and raising livestock, more than agriculture17
3119379145polytheismbelief in many gods18
3119379146Pax Romanathe "Roman Peace" (0-200 CE)19
3119379147Ten Commandmentsmoral law of the Hebrews20
3119379148periclesruler of Athens during Golden Age21
3119379149Spartamilitaristic Greek city-state22
3119379150geocentric theorybelief before Scientific Revolution that the earth is the center of the universe23
3119379151patriarchalsocial system in which the father is the head of the family24
3119379152Mandate of Heaven"will of the gods" that granted a ruler the right to rule25
3119379153democracypolitical system in which the people rule26
3119379154silk roadscaravan routes and sea lanes between China and the Middle East27
3119379155Diasporaexile of an ethnic or racial group from their homeland28
3119379156Varnahindu word for caste, originally 4-5, became more complex over time29
3119379157popehead of the Roman Catholic church30
3119379158Hellenistic Ageera in which Greek culture blended with Persian and others, spread by Alexander31
3119379159monotheismbelief in only one God32
3119379160neolithic agenew stone age, marked by the mastery of agriculture33
3119379161Xiongrucentral Nomadic people who invaded China in ancient world34
3119379162Torahfirst five books of the Jewish scripture/ Old Testament35
3119379163Satihindu custom, widow throwing herself on husband's burning funeral pyre36
3119379164animismbelief that spirits inhabit the features of nature37
3119379165Karmain Hinduism, the good or evil deeds done by a person38
3119379166Jaticomplicated system of sub-castes in the hindu caste system39
3119379167Han dynastyEast Asian dynasty; contemporary of Roman Empire40
3119379168ZoroastrianismPersian religion, based on teachings of Zarathustra, and duality of good vs. evil41
3119379169Mokshain Hinduism, spirit's liberation from cycle of reincarnation42
3119379170YHWHgod of the monotheistic religion of Judaism43
3119379171steppedry grassland44
3119379172filial pietyin China, respect for ones parents and other elders45
3119379173nirvanain Buddhism, a state of perfect peace that is the goal of reincarnation46
3119379174Latifundialarge landholdings in the Roman empire47
3119379175zigguratMesopotamian temples48
3119379176Aristotleteacher of Alexander the Great49
3119379177analectscollection of teachings/sayings of Confucius50
3119379178edict of Milandocument allowing Christianity in the Roman Empire51
3119379179QuezalcoatlMeso-america legend of a god who would someday return52
3119379180Brahminmember of the social class of priests in Aryan society53
3119379181cuneiformMesopotamian writing system; pressed symbols on clay54
3119379182Polisgreek city state55
3119379183theocracya government ruled by God, or religious leaders56
3119379184Vedas"wisdom," early collections of Hindu prayers and hymns, of Aryan origin57
3119379185slaverymany in the Roman Empire58
3119379186christianitychanged roman views on war and they wanted peace59
3119379187dharmaduty in life that hindu should fulfill60
3119379188samsarahindu word for reincarnation61
3119379189kshatriyasnobles and warriors62
3119379190shudrasworkers that serve as laborers63
3119379191Four Noble Truthsthe life of suffering64
3119379192the Eightfold Paththe "right" way to live as a buddhist and how to make decisions65
3119379193confucianismChinese belief system with high moral values and a good society66
3119379194daoismbelief system and philosophy belief in spirit67

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