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27 Cards in this Set
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Pharoah
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ruler of ancient Egypt
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Hieroglyphs
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form of ancient Egyptian writing that uses symbols and pictures
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Ramses II
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referred to as Ramses the Great, he was Egypt's most celebrated and powerful pharoah
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Hatshepsut
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first female pharoah in anienct Egypt that was famous for her trading expeditions
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Democracy
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where the population can vote for its leaders
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Republic
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government of ancient Rome where the ruling authority was the senate
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Birthplace of democracy
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Athens
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Warrior city-state in ancient Greece
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Sparta
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Pax Romana
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200 years of peace in the Roman Empire
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Golden Age of Greece
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began with the Greeks victory over the Persian when culture and political consistency are at its peak
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Filial Piety |
Confucious philosphy to respect family and elders. |
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Reincarnation |
Rebirth |
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Caste System |
Strict social classes in India |
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Qin Shihuangdi |
First emperor of China, Terra Cotta Army, started the Great Wall of China |
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Siddhartha Guatama |
Indian prince who started Buddhism |
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Terrace Farming |
Step farming for hillsides/mountains |
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Senate |
Patricians, elected members of the Roman Republic |
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Monotheism |
Belief in one god |
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Colosseum |
Arena in Rome used for entertainment |
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Hellenistic |
Greek-like |
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Plebeians |
Lower class Romans |
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Patricians |
Wealthy/upper class Romans |
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Confucius |
Chinese philosopher focusing on good morals and values, family, and respect. |
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Daoism |
Chinese philosophy focusing on living in harmony with nature |
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Which dynasties are considered the golden age of China? |
Song, Tang |
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Hinduism |
Polytheistic religion that believe in reincarnation and karma. Created the caste system |
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Buddhism |
Religion that focuses on reincarnation and aim to reach nirvana. Follow the Eightfold Path. |
