Characteristics of a complex civilization
Advanced cities, specialized workers, complex institutions, advanced technology, and record keeping
Rivers of Mesopotamia
Tigris and Euphrates
Who established one of the earliest written codes of law? (Eye for an Eye)
Hammurabi
Writing in Mesopotamia
Cuneiform, symbols on clay or dried mud
Mesopotamian view of gods
The view of their gods were bad because of the violent floods
Theocracy
Ruled by religion
Egyptian river
Nile River
Egyptian writing
Hieroglyphics
Egyptian Pharaohs vs Mesopotamian Kings
The Egyptian Pharaohs believed they were gods and Mesopotamian Kings were messengers to the gods
Egyptian Religion
polytheistic (belief in many Gods)
Flooding and religion
The gods were considered good because floods weren't violent
Mandate of Heaven
a political theory of ancient China in which those in power were given the right to rule from a divine source
What are the basic ideas of Confucius
Having a good moral character
What are the basic ideas of legalism
A system of laws that prescribe punishment and rewards for specific behavior
Which dynasty did China begin under
Shang dynasty
aryans
Native people
Ashoka and changes
Golden age of mauryan empire
Caste system?
Aryans wrote the original caste system
Hinduism beliefs
Brahman, karma, reincarnation
Buddhism beliefs
No caste system. Goal is to meet nirvana and end human suffering
Hinduism and Buddhism differences
Hinduism accepts the caste system and believes in many gods while Buddhism reflects the caste system and believes in no gods