Unit 2 review answers

Definitions Cultural diffusion – The spread of ideas from one place to another (Buddhism from India to China) Social mobility – ability to move up or down the “social ladder” Filial Piety – respect for your parents (Confucianism) Eightfold path – 8 steps to achieve Nirvana (ultimate meaning of life) Polis – community City-state – city that is separated from a nation (different government)

Definitions Socrates – Athenian philosopher, and Plato’s teacher (studied human nature) Plato – Philosopher and mathematician Aristotle – Greek philosopher and founder of the study of logic Alexander the Great – Emperor of Macedonia (Greece) and conqueror of a lot of land Pax Romana – Period of peace in Roman Empire Twelve Tables – Code of laws to protect people in Rome Democracy – Government controlled by the citizens (Athens) Consuls – Officials who were at the top of the Roman government (2)

Karma, Reincarnation, monotheistic Reincarnation (rebirth), Buddha is your master (no God), 4 noble truths Reincarnation Buddhism going from India to China Loyalty, trust, kindness, honesty, loving your family, mandate of heaven (also the 5 basic relationships) Caste system = a leveled society (4 levels). Hindus could not rise to higher levels Built a great powerful empire, spread Buddhism, had strong military Mountains, desert, and ocean kept it safe

9. Qin empire built the Great wall to protect from invaders to the North and West 10. Sparta was an Oligarchy, Athens was a democracy 11. Athens 12. The mountains and sea separated city states from each other 13. All citizens participate in law making. Hellenistic culture = combination of Greek and Middle eastern idea 14. Political weakness, Military decline, Economic problems, Invasions

15. Both were Invaded by Nomads 16 15. Both were Invaded by Nomads 16. both had extensive trade routes, powerful emperors, strong armies 17. Latin language, architecture, irrigation systems (aqueducts), concrete 18. Code of Hammurabi, and Ten Commandments 19. Pauls Letters to the people of the Roman world