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Who founded the Achaemenid Empire?
Who founded the Achaemenid Empire?
Cyrus the Great
What was the title for provincial governors in the Persian Empire?
What was the title for provincial governors in the Persian Empire?
Satrap
What is the Greek word for a city-state?
What is the Greek word for a city-state?
Polis
What type of government involves rule by the whole population?
What type of government involves rule by the whole population?
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What type of government involves rule by a small group of elites?
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Which Greek city-state was known for its military discipline?
Which Greek city-state was known for its military discipline?
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Which Greek city-state was known for its cultural and political development?
Which Greek city-state was known for its cultural and political development?
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What was the name of the series of conflicts between Greece and the Persian Empire in the 5th century BC?
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Who was the Athenian leader who ruled at the height of Athenian democracy?
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What was the name of the alliance of Greek city-states led by Athens after the Persian invasion?
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Who was the king of Macedon who conquered the Persian Empire and spread Greek culture?
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What was the period of time after Alexander the Great when Greek culture and ideas spread throughout the Middle East?
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What was the name of the ancient Roman state before the Roman Empire?
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Who were the two annually elected chief magistrates of ancient Rome?
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What was the early code of Roman law known as?
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Who was the male head of a Roman Family?
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What was the name of the series of conflicts between Rome and Carthage?
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What was the period of ancient Roman civilization characterized by centralized rule?
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What was the period of peace and prosperity during the Roman Empire called?
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Who is considered the central figure of Christianity?
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Who was an early Christian missionary and writer of the New Testament?
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Who legalized Christianity in the Roman Empire and moved the capital to Constantinople?
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What is a philosophical system based on the teachings of Confucius?
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What is a philosophical and religious tradition that emphasizes living in harmony with the Dao?
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What is a strict philosophical system that emphasizes the importance of law and order?
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Who was an ancient Chinese philosopher and teacher whose thoughts have deeply influenced Chinese culture and philosophy?
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What is a virtue of respect for one's parents and ancestors, central to Confucian ethics?
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What short-lived Chinese dynasty was known for reunifying China and building the Grand Canal?
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What vast waterway system in China facilitated trade and transportation?
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What Chinese dynasty is known for its cultural, political, and economic achievements?
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Who was the second emperor of the Tang Dynasty, known for expanding the empire?
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Who was the only female emperor in Chinese history?
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What was the name of the devastating rebellion against the Tang Dynasty led by general An Lushan in 755?
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What Turkic ethnic group played a significant role in the history of the Tang Dynasty?
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What Chinese dynasty was known for economic prosperity, cultural achievements, and advancements in technology?
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What was an early form of paper money used in China during the Song Dynasty?
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What was the name of the educated elite class in Chinese society who held government positions?
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What was the name of the civil service examination system in imperial China that determined eligibility for government positions based on merit?
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What was the name of an ancient kingdom located in what is now northern Vietnam?
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What was one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea, known for its cultural achievements and interactions with China?
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What was the first capital of Japan, established in the 8th century?
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What is the period in Japanese history (794-1185) known for the flourishing of art and literature?
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What was the title for a military leader in Japan who often ruled in the name of the emperor?
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What was the name for the warrior class in feudal Japan?
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What historical practice in China involved tightly binding the feet of young girls to alter their shape?
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What were nomadic Arab tribespeople of the desert called?
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Who is the founder of Islam?
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Who was Muhammad's first wife and first Muslim convert?
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What is the holy book of Islam, believed to be divine revelation?
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What is the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, required once in a lifetime?
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What is the holy city of Islam?
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What is the sacred shrine in Mecca, the focal point of pilgrimage?
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What city did Muhammad migrate to and establish a community?
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What is the name of Muhammad's migration from Mecca to Medina?
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What are the core beliefs and practices of Islam?
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What are the recorded sayings and actions of Muhammad?
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What is Islamic law derived from the Qur'an and Hadith?
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Who was the first caliph after Muhammad's death?
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What was the title for the religious and political leader in Islam?
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Who was Muhammad's cousin and son-in-law, and the fourth caliph?
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What branch of Islam recognises Ali as the rightful leader?
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What branch of Islam accepts the first four caliphs?
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Who was the founder of the Achaemenid Empire?
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What is the definition of a satrap?
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What is a polis?
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What type of government is defined as rule by the whole population?
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Which of these is not a type of government?
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What type of government did Sparta utilize?
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Sparta was known for its military discipline and strength.
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Athens was known for its cultural and political development, initially starting as a democracy.
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Who was the Athenian leader who ruled during the height of Athenian democracy and made Athens a cultural center?
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The Delian League was an alliance of Greek city-states led by Sparta.
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Which Macedonian king created one of the largest empires in ancient history?
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What is the definition of the Hellenistic Era?
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What was the name of the ancient Roman state before the Empire?
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What was the legislative body in ancient Rome composed of patricians and plebeians?
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Who were the elites in ancient Rome?
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Who were the common people of Rome, including farmers, artisans, and merchants?
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What were the two annually elected chief magistrates who jointly ruled the Roman Republic?
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What was the early code of Roman laws that applied to both Patricians and Plebeians?
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Who was the male head of a Roman family, holding absolute authority over his family?
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What was the series of wars between Rome and Carthage for dominance in the western Mediterranean?
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What period in the Roman Empire was characterized by political stability, economic prosperity, and a flourishing of art and architecture?
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Who is the central figure of Christianity?
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Who was an early Christian missionary and writer of the New Testament, key in spreading Christianity to the Roman world?
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Who was the Roman emperor who legalized Christianity and moved the capital to Constantinople?
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What is the name of a philosophical system based on the teachings of Confucius, emphasizing moral integrity and social relationships?
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What is the name of a philosophical and religious tradition that emphasizes living in harmony with the Dao?
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What is the name of a strict philosophical system that emphasizes law and order, advocating for a strong centralized government?
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Confucius emphasized the values of ren (benevolence) and filial piety (respect for one's elders).
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What is the name of the short-lived Chinese dynasty (581-618) that re-unified China?
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What is the name of the vast waterway system in China that facilitated trade and transportation?
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What is the dynasty that is known as a golden age of Chinese civilization?
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Who was the second emperor of the Tang Dynasty known for consolidating power and expanding the empire?
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What was the name of a devastating rebellion against the Tang Dynasty that significantly weakened the dynasty?
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What period of Chinese history (960-1279) was marked by economic prosperity, cultural achievements, and advancements in technology?
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What was the early form of paper money used in China during the Song Dynasty, facilitating trade?
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What was the name of the educated elite in Chinese society who held government positions?
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What was the civil service examination system in imperial China that determined eligibility for government positions based on merit?
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What was the name of an ancient kingdom located in what is now northern Vietnam, influenced by Chinese culture?
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Which kingdom was one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea, known for its cultural achievements and interactions with China?
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What period in Japanese history (794-1185) was known for its cultural and artistic flourishment, particularly in the capital of Kyoto?
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Who is the military leader of Japan, often ruling in the name of the emperor?
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Who is the warrior class in feudal Japan known for their martial skills and adherence to the code of Bushido?
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What is the name of a historical practice in China that involved tightly binding the feet of young girls?
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Who are the nomadic Arab tribespeople of the desert?
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Who is the founder of Islam, considered the last prophet in Islam?
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What is the pilgrimage to Mecca, a rite of passage in Islam?
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What is the name of Muhammad's migration from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE?
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What is the term for the religious and political leader in Islam?
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What is the name of the first major Islamic caliphate, known for its significant territorial expansion?
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Who are the scholars and religious leaders in Islam?
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What is the term for an Islamic judge who rules according to Sharia?
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Who was the famous Abbasid caliph known for cultural prosperity and the establishment of the House of Wisdom in Baghdad?
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What was a document representing a contract of rights, obligations, or money done in conformity with the Sharia?
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What is the term for non-Muslims living in an Islamic state with protection?
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What is the name of the mystical Islamic group focusing on personal experience of God?
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What is the name of a pre-classical tribe of farmers from West Africa that migrated south to the Savanna?
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What is the term for societies in Africa that lacked a centralized government?
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What is the name of the trade route that crossed the Sahara Desert?
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What is the name of the city in which the king of Ghana held his court, a major trade center?
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What was the name of the capital of Mali that was established under Sundiata?
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Who were the storytellers and historians of Africa, who orally passed down stories and traditions
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What is the name of the trade route that connected India, Africa, and the Middle East?
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What is the name of the Bantu language in East Africa, with official status in several countries?
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What is the name of the city-state found on the east African coast, a major trading center?
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What is the name of a Muslim port city in East Africa, founded between the 8th and 10th centuries, and now the capital of Somalia?
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What is the name of the city, now in ruins, that was a major trading center and the capital of a large state in the 13th to 14th centuries?
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Who was the Moroccan Muslim scholar known for his extensive travels and detailed accounts of his journeys?
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What is the name of the ancient kingdom known for its trade and Christianity?
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Ancient History and Civilizations
- Cyrus the Great: Founder of the Achaemenid Empire, a prominent military conqueror.
- Satrap: Provincial governor in the Persian Empire; this system helped maintain empire stability and control over vast territories.
- Polis: Greek city-state comprising a city and surrounding area; Athens and Sparta are prime examples, varying in governance and culture. Physical, religious, and political forms differed greatly. The countryside was vital to their economies. All citizens worked to provide for the population. Polis remained relatively small. Athens and Sparta, as major surviving examples, continued their influence and growth over time.
- Democracy: System of government by the whole population, fully developed in Athens around the 5th century BCE.
- Oligarchy: Government by a small group of elites; preferred by some Greeks. Sparta used this form of government during earlier period.
- Sparta: Greek city-state emphasizing military discipline; Spartan men trained from age seven; women managed estates and could own property. Sparta became a dominant military power during the Archaic period.
- Athens: Greek city-state known for cultural and political development; initially an oligarchy, later a democracy. Experiences significant growth and development under Pericles' influence.
- Persian Wars: Conflicts between Greece and the Persian Empire (5th century BCE), crucial for Greek independence. These wars fostered Greek unity and led to Athenian prominence.
- Pericles: Powerful Athenian leader during Athens's golden age, responsible for its growth and prominence; his leadership alarmed Sparta and its allies.
- Delian League: Alliance of Greek city-states led by Athens after Persian invasions; Athens dominated the league and used its resources to build an empire, contributing to tensions with Sparta. Athens used Delian League funds to construct buildings within the city, including the Parthenon on the Acropolis.
- Alexander the Great: Macedonian king who created a vast empire stretching to India; expanded his father's empire and spread Greek culture, initiating the Hellenistic Era. His father Philip II conquered Greek states and expanded Macedonia. Alexander continued this legacy.
- Hellenistic Era: Period of Greek cultural influence after Alexander's conquests.
- Roman Republic: Ancient Roman state that existed before the Empire.
- Senate: Legislative body in ancient Rome composed of patricians and plebeians; during the Empire its power diminished.
- Patricians: Elite class in Rome, holding key political positions; their dominance created conflicts with the plebeians.
- Plebeians: Common people in Rome, including farmers, artisans, and merchants; their demands for political rights led to significant reforms, including the creation of the Twelve Tables.
- Consuls: Two annually elected chief magistrates who jointly ruled the Roman Republic.
- Twelve Tables: Early Roman code of laws, establishing legal standards for all citizens. Created for fairness and transparency.
- Paterfamilias: Male head of a Roman family holding absolute authority.
- Punic Wars: Conflicts between Rome and Carthage for dominance in the western Mediterranean. Establishing Rome's dominance in Mediterranean. Key in establishing Rome as a dominant power
- Roman Empire: Period of centralized Roman rule, starting with Augustus; renowned for military conquests, law, and culture.
- Pax Romana: Time of political stability, economic prosperity, and flourishing arts/architecture in the Roman Empire.
- Jesus of Nazareth: Central figure of Christianity. Lived primarily in Judea.
- Paul of Tarsus: Early Christian missionary and writer of the New Testament. Crucial in spreading Christianity beyond Jewish communities.
- Constantine: Roman emperor who legalized Christianity and moved the capital to Constantinople. Christians were previously persecuted.
- Confucianism: Philosophical system emphasizing moral integrity and social relationships, based on the teachings of Confucius. Emphasizes social order, respect for ancestors (filial piety) and education. Developed during the Zhou Dynasty.
- Daoism: Philosophical/religious tradition emphasizing harmony with the Dao; founded by Laozi. Daoists believe in harmony and balance in individuals and society, with government remaining uninvolved in peoples' lives.
- Legalism: Philosophical system emphasizing law and order, advocating for a strong centralized government.
- Confucius: Ancient Chinese philosopher and teacher deeply influencing Chinese culture; traveled throughout various states, gathered followers, and emphasized ethics, morality, social harmony, and hierarchical relationships. His teachings emphasized ren (benevolence) and filial piety. Lived during Zhao Dynasty
- Filial piety (xiao): Respect for one's parents and ancestors, central to Confucian ethics.
- Sui Dynasty: Short-lived Chinese dynasty (581-618) known for re-unifying China and building the Grand Canal.
- Grand Canal: Vast waterway system facilitating trade and transportation; constructed during the Sui Dynasty.
- Tang Dynasty: Golden age of Chinese civilization (618-907) known for cultural, political, and economic achievements; known for its strong centralized government.
- Taizong: Second emperor of the Tang Dynasty, known for consolidating power and expanding the empire.
- Empress Wu Zhao: Only female emperor in Chinese history, ruling during the Tang Dynasty; known for increased rights for women and the elevation of Buddhism. Mixed reviews, some seeing her as ruthless, others as capable.
- An Lushan rebellion: Major rebellion against the Tang Dynasty (755) that weakened the dynasty's central authority.
- Uighurs: Turkic ethnic group in Central Asia interacting with the Tang Dynasty.
- Song Dynasty: Chinese period (960-1279) marked by economic prosperity, cultural achievements, and technological advancements.
- Flying cash: Early form of paper money in the Song Dynasty, facilitating trade.
- Scholar-official class: Educated elite in Chinese society, selected through examinations to hold government positions.
- Examination system: Civil service system selecting government officials based on merit.
- Nam Viet: Ancient kingdom in northern Vietnam influenced by Chinese culture.
- Silla Dynasty: One of Korea's Three Kingdoms, known for achievements and interactions with China.
- Nara: First capital of Japan, notable for cultural and political developments.
- Heian: Period in Japanese history (794-1185) marked by flourishing art and literature, centered at Kyoto.
- Shogun: Military leader in Japan holding significant power, often ruling in the emperor's name.
- Samurai: Warrior class in feudal Japan, known for martial skills and adherence to the code of Bushido.
- Foot-binding: Historical Chinese practice of tightly binding girls' feet, considered a beauty standard.
- Bedouin: Nomadic Arab tribespeople of the desert. Clans were the basic social unit and loyalty was to their clans. Continuous conflict among clans.
- Muhammad: Founder of Islam; born in Mecca, migrated to Medina, gathered disciples, and interpreted the direct word of God.
- Khadija: First wife of Muhammad and first Muslim convert; supportive of his prophetic mission.
- Qur'an: Holy book of Islam, believed to be divine revelation.
- Hajj: Pilgrimage to Mecca required once in a lifetime. Muhammed led a pilgrimage from Medina to Mecca
- Mecca: Holy city of Islam, birthplace of Muhammad; key religious and commercial hub where people worshipped and, at times, put their weapons down to go to the Ka'ba.
- Ka'ba: Sacred shrine in Mecca, focal point of pilgrimage.
- Medina: City where Muhammad migrated and established a community, establishing the first Muslim community
- Hijra: Muhammad's migration from Mecca to Medina.
- Five Pillars of Islam: Core beliefs and practices (Shahada, Salah, Zakat, Sawm, Hajj) of Islam. The five pillars are a status symbol.
- Hadith: Recorded sayings and actions of Muhammad, guiding Islamic law.
- Sharia: Islamic law derived from the Qur'an and Hadith, governing Muslim lives.
- Abu Bakr: First caliph after Muhammad's death (632-324 CE). Close friend of Muhammed.
- Caliph: Religious and political leader in Islam; Mu'aiwya transitioned the Islamic capital to Syria; started referring to them as "successors of the prophet." Supported mosque construction. Arabic became language of government
- Ali: Cousin and son-in-law of Muhammad, fourth caliph.
- Shia: Branch of Islam that recognizes Ali as rightful leader; believe imams (descendants) interpret the source.
- Sunni: Branch of Islam that accepts the first four caliphs; believe interpretations come from ulama.
- Umayyad dynasty: First major Islamic caliphate known for significant territorial expansion; based in Damascus, and expanded into areas with fewer Muslims. Protected non-Muslims (Dhimmis) but taxed them (Jizya).
- Abbasid dynasty: Second major Islamic caliphate, known for cultural flourishing. Overthrew the Umayyads; promoted Islam; used slave soldiers. Peaking under the rule of Harn al Rahshid. They established the House of Wisdom, a major intellectual center.
- Ulama: Islamic scholars and religious leaders, studied Islamic texts and applied them to real-world scenarios; were vital in integrating teachings of Islamic texts into daily life.
- Qadi: Islamic judge; interpret law, ruling according to Sharia.
- Harun al-Rashid: Famous Abbasid caliph; renowned for expanding culture. Created the House of Wisdom in Baghdad which became a large intellectual center.
- Sakk: Islamic contract of rights or money; similar to a check. Loan or credit.
- al-Andalus: Muslim-ruled region in the Iberian Peninsula. The Abbasid caliphate moved to Spain and set up new territories.
- Dhimmis: Non-Muslims living in an Islamic state, enjoying protection under Islamic rule; Recognized as "People of the Book," they were often permitted to practice their religion.
- Jizya: Tax levied on non-Muslims in an Islamic state.
- Zanj revolt: Rebellion of African slaves in Iraq (9th century) against the Abbasid caliphate; captured and created their own state for many years.
- Sufis: Mystical Islamic group emphasizing personal experience of God; focused on living a simple life and emphasizing connections with God.
- Ibn Rushd: Islamic philosopher known for commentaries on Aristotle; from Muslim Spain. Believed religion and philosophy could be intertwined.
- Bantu: African tribe of farmers who migrated south; known for iron metallurgy, domesticated Guinea Fowl and cattle.
- Iron metallurgy: Ironworking techniques spread by the Bantu.
- Stateless societies: African societies without centralized governments.
- Kinship groups: Family, clan, or group based on kinship.
- Islamic slave trade: Major exchange of slaves across the Islamic world. 10 million slaves shipped from 800 - 1800. Some were taken from areas inhabited by the Bantu.
- Diviners: People who performed rituals to predict the future.
- Trans-Saharan trade: Trade across the Sahara Desert, primarily exchanging gold and salt. Camels played a huge role.
- Koumbi-Saleh: City in Ghana serving as a major trade center.
- Niani: Capital of Mali under Sundiata.
- Timbuktu: Major city in Mali, known for trade and learning. Significant intellectual and spiritual center.
- Mansa Musa: Powerful Mali ruler known for his Hajj and giving out gold; wrecking the economy of Cairo.
- Griots: Storytellers and historians in Africa; played a very important role in preserving the culture of the peoples through oral storytelling.
- Indian Ocean trade routes: Used monsoon winds for trading across the Indian Ocean; created many coastal cities and brought great wealth.
- Swahili: Bantu language in East Africa.
- Kilwa: City-state on the East African coast, major trading center.
- Mogadishu: East African port city.
- Great Zimbabwe: City in ruins, large trading center.
- Ibn Battuta: Widely traveled Moroccan Muslim scholar, detailed account of Islamic lands.
- Ethiopia's Solomonic dynasty: Line of Ethiopian emperors (13th - 1970s).
- Kebra Negast: Fictional work tracing lineage from Ethiopia's Solomonic dynasty to Israelite kings David and Solomon.
- Aksum: Ancient kingdom known for trade and Christianity.
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Test your knowledge on key concepts from ancient history, including influential figures like Cyrus the Great and the political structures of city-states such as Athens and Sparta. Explore the significance of the Persian Wars and the development of democracy and oligarchy in ancient Greece. This quiz covers the essential elements of ancient civilizations.
