18 Questions
What is the significance of Göbekli Tepe's construction in relation to other societies?
It implies organization of an advanced order not seen in Paleolithic, PPNA, or PPNB societies.
When were the Pyramid Texts from ancient Egypt dated to?
2400-2300 BCE
What period has been termed as the 'axial age' by some historians?
900-200 BCE
What do surviving early copies of religious texts include?
The Dead Sea Scrolls representing Hebrew Tanakh fragmentary texts
When were the Vedas composed?
C. 1500-1200 BCE
Who coined the term 'axial age' and what does it refer to?
Karl Jaspers, referring to a period of simultaneous spiritual foundations in history.
When do the historical roots of Jainism in India date back to?
9th century BCE
Which influential philosophical traditions have their foundation time during the period discussed?
Monotheism in Persia and Canaan
What was Ashoka's role in relation to the spread of Buddhism?
He played a significant role in spreading Buddhism
During the Middle Ages, what major world religion established itself through Christianization of the Western world?
Christianity
Which conflict did Muslims face during the Muslim conquest of Persia (633–654)?
Zoroastrians
Which religious group was not involved in conflicts during the Mongol invasions and conquests (1206–1337)?
Jains
Which of the following religions originated in Northern India around 2000 BCE?
Hinduism
Which religion is classified by some scholars as an ethical system rather than a religion?
Confucianism
Which religion accepts the existence of numerous powerful gods and goddesses?
Hinduism
Which religion started in Northern China around 500 BCE?
Buddhism
Which of the following religions teach that human relations should be guided by kindness, selflessness, and decency?
Christianity
Which religion is monotheistic, believing in one omnipotent and omniscient deity?
Judaism
Explore the foundational time period of various influential philosophical traditions, including monotheism in Persia and Canaan, Platonism in Greece, Buddhism and Jainism in India, and Confucianism and Taoism in China. Learn about the institutionalization of these ideas through figures like Ashoka and the spread of Buddhism.
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