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7675346369HerodotusGreek historian0
7675346370The Historiesdescribes major events of the wars with Persia (battle and public events)1
7675348968HomerA Greek poet, author of the Iliad and the Odyssey2
7675348969AvestasZoroastrian scriptures3
7675365196ParthenonA temple dedicated to the goddess Athena4
7675367477PersepolisCapital of Persian Empire5
7675373015Socratesa classical Greek philosopher credited as one of the founders of Western philosophy6
7675377051Socratic Methodphilosophical method of questioning to gain truth7
7675377052Golden MeanAristotle's term for describing ethical behavior as a midpoint between extremes8
7675380189syncreticA religion that combines several traditions9
7675383409Zoroastrianisma Persian religion based on the belief of one god (montheastic)10
7675383410ZarathustraPersian prophet who founded Zoroastrianism11
7675386382qanatan underground canal first built by the ancient Persians12
7675386383Cyrus the Greatking of Persia and founder of the Persian empire (circa 600-529 BC)13
7675389433Delian LeagueMilitary alliance led by Athens14
7675389434CambysesSon of Cyrus, expanded Persian empire by conquering Egypt15
7675393027Darius IThe Persian Emperor that ordered the 1st invasion of Greece16
7675396548XerxesKing of Persia, Son of Darius17
7675399071Peloponnesian Leagueallies of Sparta in the Peloponnesus18
7675399072Phillip IIOne of the most powerful Capetian kings19
7675402632Alexander the GreatKing of Macedonia who conquered Greece, Egypt, and Persia20
7675436126PtolemiesHellenistic eqypt21
7675439075Poleisa self governing greek city-state22
7675439076MonarchiesRuled by a king or queen23
7675441628AristocracyA government in which power is in the hands of a hereditary ruling class or nobility24
7675441629OligarchyA government ruled by a few powerful people25
7675443670Tyrantspeople who gained power by force26
7675446205Representative Democracya form of democracy in which citizens elect officials to govern on their behalf27
7675446206Cretelarge island on the Aegean Sea; home to the Minoans28
7675449790MinoanSociety located on the island of Crete that influenced the early Mycenaeans.29
7675451492MycenaeFirst Greek state30
76754542513rd Persian WarFought between Greeks and Persians 1st: battle of marathon 2nd: King Xeres, battle of Thermopylae 3rd: Greeks join forces, Last battle at plataea31
7675456932Persiansdeveloped laws, built roads, and made money systems32
7675459092Achaemenid EmpirePersian Empire, W Asia 550-330 BCE33
7675460829ParthiansIranian ruling dynasty between ca. 250 B.C.E. and 226 C.E.34
7675462800SassanidsStrong Zoroastrianism, defeated Parthians35
7675462801AthensA Greek city-state and the birthplace of democracy.36
7675462802Spartaa greek city-state known for its strength and trained warriors37
7675466318Hellenistic Periodthe time between the death of Alexander the great and the rise of the roman domination.38
7675466319hoplitea heavily armed infantry soldier of ancient Greece39
7675468690archons(Greek for "leaders") Chief officials in Greek aristocracies and oligarchies40
7675468691helotsSpartan slaves41
7675472807Spartan womenEnjoyed more freedom then other city states. Owned property's, and traveled.42
7675475818caravanseraiLike a hostel for merchants and their camels43
7678561325magistratesElected officials44
7678561326tribunesan elected official who protects the rights of ordinary citizens45
7678561327consulsThe two most powerful officials in Rome46
7678565013Laws of the Twelve tablesthe laws of Rome written on 12 tablets and set up in the Forum (marketplace)47
7678566941CiceroA philosopher who worked to stop the chaos in Rome's government.48
7678566942Carthageone of the great cities of ancient Africa49
7678568889Punic Wars3 wars between Rome and Carthage fought over trade and land in West Mediterranean50
7678568890VandalsOne of a group of Germanic tribes who invaded and destroyed territory in the Roman empire.51
7678572573legionsgroups of up to 6,000 soldiers52
7678574899Mariusthe idol of the masses53
7678574900SullaRoman general and dictator (138-78 BC)54
7678577986Pax Romana200 Roman Peace time in Rome55
7678577987Constantinefirst Christian emperor of Rome, he moved the capital from Rome to Byzantium56
7678580275Edict of MilanEmperor Constantine's decision to end persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire. 313 CE Constantine makes Christianity the primary religion of the Roman Empire57
7678585362separation of church and stateThe principle that government must maintain an attitude of neutrality toward religion58
7678590136Apennine Mountainsdivided italy, although not as much as greece59
7678590137Etruscansthe group of people who ruled Rome before Romans revolted60
7678593405Tiber Riverriver in Central Italy on which the city of Rome was founded61
7678596834catapults, siege devices, stirrupRomans invented62
7678606744plebiansCommon people of Rome63
7678622158martyrdomWitness to the saving message of Christ through the sacrifice of one's life.64
7678625943Peter and Paulapostles that helped Jesus's teachings spread throughout the Mediterranean region's65
7678628500pontifex maximushead priest66
7678636959stoicismthe endurance of pain or hardship without a display of feelings and without complaint.67
7678688805EpicureanismAn ancient school of philosophy founded in Athens by Epicurus68
7678699616Ganges Riveralso known as the "holy river" and a part of one of the core regions of Indian culture.69
7678703679Rock and Pillar EdictsAsoka's way of informing the people of his change of heart to Buddhism70
7678747662Kushan EmpireKnown for the Greek alphabet and Zoroastrianism, one of the earliest nomadic empires (1st-3rd century CE)71
7678749943Gupta Dynastygolden age is formed; a lot of India is reunited72
7678751595Mauryan DynastyIndian dynasty73
7678756083Chandragupta Mauryafounder of the Mauryan Empire74
7678756084White HunsInvaded the Gupta Empire causing its collapse75
7678759451Pax SinicaChinese peace76
7678761096ShihuangdiChinese emperor who unified China and founded the Qin dynasty77
7678764067Xiongnunomadic raiders from the grasslands north of China during the reign of Han dynasty78
7678769367Vedas UpanishadsName two of the holy texts of Hinduism79
7678791847Jainisman Indian religion based on the teachings of Mahavira that teaches all life is sacred. founded 5th-century bce, nonviolent, no farming, everything has a soul80
7678791848Buddhisma religion based on the teachings of the Buddha that developed in India in the 500s BC81
7678796423Four Noble TruthsThis explains why people suffer and how it can be overcome. dukkha. tanha. nirvana. 8 fold path82
7678799370Bhagavad GitaHinduism's most popular sacred text83
7678799371mahabharataA long Hindu epic that includes the Bhagavad-Gita84
7678807539nirvanaThe state of enlightenment for Buddhists.85
7678809724ramayanaEpic poem which describes the struggle between good and evil86
7678815293ahimsanonviolence87
7678815294asceticOne who leads a life of self-denial and contemplation; absent of luxury88
7678822238Mahavir JainLast to have attained a state of perfection or enlightenment through meditation and self-realization. Gods of Jains.89
7678877294Silk roadsLand-based trade routes that linked Eurasia.90
7678882770ConfuciusA Chinese philosopher and teacher whose beliefs had a great influence on Chinese life91
7678882771ConfucianismThe ideas of Confucius, emphasizing such values as family, traditions, and mutual respect.92
7678884768Daoismstressed living in harmony with the Dao, the guiding force of all reality93
7678886162Dao De Jingbook of teachings written by Laozi94
7678886163Daothe proper way Chinese kings were expected to rule under the mandate of heaven95
7678902396Mochea culture that thrived in the Andean region from about 400 B.C. to A.D. 600.96
7678905119Olmecthey developed the earliest known civilization in Mesoamerica, known for carving huge stone heads, obsidian97
7678912591MayaThe major classical civilization of Mesoamerica; flourished from 250 to 900 C.E., located in the Yucatan peninsula, and central America, zero, calendar98
7678931281TeotihuacanPowerful city-state in central Mexico that was an important classic period civilization, "Place of the Gods", first plan city in the Americas99
7678948126Classic Period200 AD to 900 AD --> Classic Maya, Teotihuacan100
7678955841Caracol- Chichen-Itza, Mexico - After 900101
7678959640Chichen Itzaan ancient Mayan city located on the Yucatan Peninsula102

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