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9549240294Caste Systema class structure that is determined by birth. Loosely, it means that in some societies, if your parents are poor, you're going to be poor, too. Same goes for being rich0
9549240295PatriarchyA male dominated society1
9549240297Mandate of Heavenan ancient Chinese belief and philosophical idea that tiān (heaven) granted emperors the right to rule based on their ability to govern well and fairly.2
9549240298Silk Roadan ancient network of trade and cultural transmission routes that were central to cultural interaction through regions of the Asian continent connecting the West and East by merchants, pilgrims, monks, soldiers, nomads, and urban dwellers from China and India to the Mediterranean Sea3
9549240300Reincarnationthe rebirth of a soul in a new body.4
9549240303Eightfold Paththe path to nirvana, comprising eight aspects in which an aspirant must become practiced: right views, intention, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, and concentration.5
9549240304Zoroanstrianismone of the world's oldest monotheistic religions. It was founded by the Prophet Zoroaster in ancient Iran approximately 3500 years ago.6
9549240306Legalismstrict adherence, or the principle of strict adherence, to law or prescription, especially to the letter rather than the spirit.7
9549240307Confucianisma system of philosophical and ethical teachings founded by Confucius and developed by Mencius.8
9549240308Buddhismis a nontheistic religion or philosophy (Sanskrit: dharma; Pali: धम्म dhamma) that encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and spiritual practices largely based on teachings attributed to Gautama Buddha, commonly known as the Buddha ("the awakened one").9
9549240309Judaisman ancient monotheistic religion, with the Torah as its foundational text (part of the larger text known as the Tanakh or Hebrew Bible), and supplemental oral tradition represented by later texts such as the Midrash and the Talmud.10
9549240310Christianitythe religion based on the person and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, or its beliefs and practices.11
9549240311Daoisma philosophical, ethical or religious tradition of Chinese origin, or faith of Chinese exemplification, that emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao.12
9549240312Han Dynastyan empire in ancient China, that lasted from 206 b.c.e- 220 c.e.13
9549240315Roman empirelocated in modern day Italy but expanded to outlying countries throughout its reign, it lasted from 201 b.c.e- 476 c.e.14
9549240316Empirean extensive group of states or countries under a single supreme authority.15
9549240318HinduismA religion and philosophy developed in ancient India, characterized by a belief in reincarnation and a supreme being who takes many forms16
9549240319Mauryan Empire(321-185 BCE) This was the first centralized empire of India whose founder was Chandragupta Maurya.17
9549240321Siddhartha Gautama (The Buddha)Means "Enlightened One." He is said to have renounced his worldly possessions and taught of a way to overcome suffering.18
9549240322Emperor ConstantineFounded Constantinople; best known for being the first Christian Roman Emperor; issued the Edit of Milan in 313, granting religious toleration throughout the empire.19
9549240323Gupta Empire(320-550 CE) The decentralized empire that emerged after the Mauryan Empire, and whose founder is Chandra Gupta.20
9549240326Indian Ocean Maritime SystemThe Indian Ocean Maritime had been made possible by transactions between the Mediterranean Basin and the Indian Ocean Basin. The Indian Ocean Maritime allowed for cheaper transportation and the increased abundance of products that could be shipped.21
9549240327Trans-Saharan Trade Routegold-salt trade; linked North and West Africa; across Sahara Desert; spread Islam; land trade22
9549240328filial pietyIn Confucian thought, one of the virtues to be cultivated, a love and respect for one's parents and ancestors.23
9549240329ancestor venerationVeneration of the dead or ancestor reverence is based on the beliefs that the dead have a continued existence, and may possess the ability to influence the fortune of the living, the worship of deceased ancestors24
9549240330Persian EmpireGreatest empire in the world up to 500 BCE. Spoke an Indo-European language. A multi-ethnic and multi-religious empire. Fell to Alexander the Great. Invented metal coinage, advanced postal system, built networks of roads, had a single currency, formed a provincial administration. Society was patriarchal and rigidly stratified.25
9549240331Qin Dynastythe Chinese dynasty (from 246 BC to 206 BC) that established the first centralized imperial government and built much of the Great Wall. Founder, Shi Huangdi united northern China with Yangzi valley (south). Modernized Chinese army, forced labor to build roads and canals26
9549240332HellenisticOf or influenced by the Greek Empire. A type of culture typically referred to after the conquests of Alexander the Great.27
9549240333PersepolisA complex of palaces, reception halls, and treasury buildings erected by the Persian kings Darius I and Xerxes in the Persian homeland. It is believed that the New Year's festival was celebrated here, as well as the coronations, weddings, and funerals of the Persian kings, who were buried in cliff-tombs nearby.28
9549240334CarthageCity located in present-day Tunisia, founded by Phoenicians ca. 800 B.C.E. It became a major commercial center and naval power in the western Mediterranean until defeated by the expanding Roman Republic in the third century B.C.E.29
9549240335ConstantinopleA large and wealthy city that was the imperial capital of the Byzantine empire and later the Ottoman empire, now known as Istanbul30
9549240338PaulA Pharisaic Jew who persecuted the Early Christian community; later, he had an experience of the Risen Christ and became the "Apostle to the Gentiles" writing numerous letters to the Christian communities.31
9552055726Han DynastyHad warrior-emperors and armies that expanded territory. They established a tributary system, placed an efficient postal system, tax collection system, and bureaucracy. Economy was strong with improved agricultural techniques and a monopoly on silk production for the Silk Road trade.32

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