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Global Review Part 2
Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Ethnocentrism | The attitude of one's culture being superior to other cultures (China was this way due to geographic isolation) |
| Dynastic Cycle | This term describes the change in ruling families in China |
| Mandate of Heaven | This term explains why ruling families gained and lost power in the Dynastic Cycle (Hint: The gods decide) |
| Shi Huangdi | He was the first emperor of China and was known for unifying China, standardizing writing and money, and the building the Great Wall |
| Legalism | This philosophy is based on strict laws and harsh punishments and was used to unify China under Shi Huang Di |
| Civil Service Exam | During the Han Dynasty, this is a system where government officials were chosen based on an exam where people were educated in Confucian philosophy |
| Silk Road | This trade route opened during the Han Dynasty to allow the trade of silk to the west and to get items the Chinese could not make |
| fall of the Han Dynasty | Problems including growing too large to control territory, invasion and corruption (poor government) led to this |
| Hinduism | A major belief system that developed in India and includes the caste system, dharma, karma and reincarnation |
| Caste System | This is the rigid Hindu social class structure that decided your job, who you could marry and you change levels based on doing your dharma |
| Asoka | He was the leader of Maurya Empire who converted to Buddhism, ruled by non-violence and spread Buddhism from India to China. |
| Buddhism | This is a belief system that developed in India and focuses on the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path and reincarnation |
| Golden Age | A period of peace and prosperity (wealth) that allow for cultural achievements |
| Gupta Empire | This was golden age of India and led to achievements in areas including mathematics and science |
| city- state | This is the political structure that include a city and its surrounding lands and villages |
| Mountains | This geographic feature led to the forming of city-states in ancient Greece |
| Pericles | He ruled Athens during their Golden Age and helped develop democracy |
| Democracy | He ruled Athens during their Golden Age and helped develop democracy |
| Athens | This city-state focused on a democratic form of government, the importance of the individual and valued beauty |
| Sparta | This city-state focused on military strength and valued bravery and courage |
| Mediterranean Sea | This body of water provided the Italian peninsula the ability to control trade in the region |
| Twelve Tables | This written law code was created in Ancient Rome to establish that all citizens had rights under the law |
| Republic | A government in which the people elect representatives to make their political decisions and were a major contribution of the Romans. |
| Pax Romana | This was the "Roman Peace" (27 BCE -180CE) |
| Fall of the Roman Empire | Invasion, too many territories to control, disloyal military and corruption (poor government) led to this long decline |
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