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fluvial civilizations -ANS-Civilizations that arose in river valleys (Mesopotamia, Egypt, etc.)
Fertile Crescent -ANS-Cradle of civilization from the Persian Gulf to the Sinai Peninsula (coined by
Egyptologist James Breasted)
Mesopotamia -ANS-The location of the first civilization, the Akkadians, led by Sargon
Sumerians -ANS-Mesopotamian civilization. Invented the wheel, developed irrigation, cuneiform.
Code of Hammurabi -ANS-Famous Babylonian Code of Laws
Darius -ANS-Built a collection of cities and satraps into the Persian Empire
Kush -ANS-Second oldest African civilization. Ruled by women. Worshiped Egyptian gods. Conquered by
Nubians.
Hinduism -ANS-Religion developed by Aryans around 1500 BCE. Polytheists, hundreds of gods and
goddesses. Caste system.
Buddhism -ANS-Developed in India from the teachings of the Prince Gautama. Opposed the worship of
multiple deities, the Hindu caste system, and the supernatural. Worshipers must be free from worldly
attachments and overcome suffering.
Confucianism -ANS-Chinese religion with no clergy, organization, belief in a deity, or belief in afterlife.
Emphasizes political and moral ideas with respect for authority and ancestors.
Shinto -ANS-Native Japanese religion based on folk beliefs worshiping spirits and demons in animals,
trees, mountains, etc.
, Han Dynasty -ANS-Chinese Dynasty (206 BCE - 220 CE). One of the greatest periods in Chinese history.
Became a Confucian state. Exercised influence over southeast Asia.
Cradle of Western Civilization -ANS-Greece
Athenian Democracy -ANS-Each citizen has an equal vote. Adopted by many western nations.
Homer -ANS-Author of the Iliad and the Odyssey
Aristotle -ANS-...
Socrates -ANS-...
Plato -ANS-...
Pythagoras -ANS-...
Euclid -ANS-...
Archimedes -ANS-Calculated the value of Pi
Herodotus -ANS-...
Thucyclides -ANS-...
Pax Romana -ANS-The long period of peace enabling free trade and travel, spreading people, cultures,
goods, and ideas
The Mongol Empire -ANS-Founded by Genghis Khan. Expanded from SE Asia to central Europe.
fluvial civilizations -ANS-Civilizations that arose in river valleys (Mesopotamia, Egypt, etc.)
Fertile Crescent -ANS-Cradle of civilization from the Persian Gulf to the Sinai Peninsula (coined by
Egyptologist James Breasted)
Mesopotamia -ANS-The location of the first civilization, the Akkadians, led by Sargon
Sumerians -ANS-Mesopotamian civilization. Invented the wheel, developed irrigation, cuneiform.
Code of Hammurabi -ANS-Famous Babylonian Code of Laws
Darius -ANS-Built a collection of cities and satraps into the Persian Empire
Kush -ANS-Second oldest African civilization. Ruled by women. Worshiped Egyptian gods. Conquered by
Nubians.
Hinduism -ANS-Religion developed by Aryans around 1500 BCE. Polytheists, hundreds of gods and
goddesses. Caste system.
Buddhism -ANS-Developed in India from the teachings of the Prince Gautama. Opposed the worship of
multiple deities, the Hindu caste system, and the supernatural. Worshipers must be free from worldly
attachments and overcome suffering.
Confucianism -ANS-Chinese religion with no clergy, organization, belief in a deity, or belief in afterlife.
Emphasizes political and moral ideas with respect for authority and ancestors.
Shinto -ANS-Native Japanese religion based on folk beliefs worshiping spirits and demons in animals,
trees, mountains, etc.
, Han Dynasty -ANS-Chinese Dynasty (206 BCE - 220 CE). One of the greatest periods in Chinese history.
Became a Confucian state. Exercised influence over southeast Asia.
Cradle of Western Civilization -ANS-Greece
Athenian Democracy -ANS-Each citizen has an equal vote. Adopted by many western nations.
Homer -ANS-Author of the Iliad and the Odyssey
Aristotle -ANS-...
Socrates -ANS-...
Plato -ANS-...
Pythagoras -ANS-...
Euclid -ANS-...
Archimedes -ANS-Calculated the value of Pi
Herodotus -ANS-...
Thucyclides -ANS-...
Pax Romana -ANS-The long period of peace enabling free trade and travel, spreading people, cultures,
goods, and ideas
The Mongol Empire -ANS-Founded by Genghis Khan. Expanded from SE Asia to central Europe.
