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Chapter 3 - Eurasian Empires
Chapter 4 - Eurasian Cultural Traditions

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5194576349LegalismA Chinese philosophy distinguished by an adherence to clear laws with vigorous punishments.0
5194576350Confucius (Kong Fuzi)The founder of Confucianism (551-479 B.C.E.); an aristocrat of northern China who proved to be the greatest influence on Chinese culture in its history.1
5194576352DaoismA Chinese philosophy/popular religion that advocates simplicity and understanding of the world of nature, founded by the legendary figure Laozi.2
5194576362ZoroastrianismPersian monotheistic religion founded by the prophet Zarathustra.3
5194576363ZarathustraA Persian prophet, traditionally dated to sixth or seventh century B.C.E. (but perhaps much older), who founded Zoroastrianism.4
5194576367SocratesThe first great Greek philosopher to turn rationalism toward questions of human existence (469-399 B.C.E.)5
5194576368PlatoA disciple of Socrates whose Dialogues convey the teachings of his master while going beyond them to express Plato's own philosophy; lived from 429 to 348 B.C.E.6
5194576369ConstantineRoman emperor (r. 306-337 C.E.) whose conversion to Christianity paved the way for the triumph of Christianity in Europe.7
5194576370Paul of Tarsus (Saint Paul)The first great popularize of Christianity (10-65 C.E.)8
5194576373Church of the EastPlanted churches in Syria and Persia that were distinct in theology and practice from the Roman Church9
5194576374PerpetuaChristian martyr (one who was killed for their beliefs) from Carthage. Educated and wealthy, she died being fed to leopards.10
5194576371Jesus of NazarethThe prophet/god of Christianity (ca. 4 B.C.E.-30 B.C.E.).11
5194576372TheodosiusRoman emperor (r. 379-395 C.E.) who made Christianity the official religion of the Roman state, banning all polytheistic rituals.12

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