Unit 2 Vocabulary #1

2. Empire India empire after the Mauryan Empire. Referred to as the "Golden Age of Hindu Culture".
5. System Hereditary social classes introduced to India by the Ayrans.
7. Roman elected officials.
11. An ancient school of philosophy founded in Athens by Epicurus.
12. The "eyes and ears" of the emperor and checked administrators at each level to prevent corruption in Chinese governments.
15. From central Asia. Introduced Hinduism and the caste system to India.
16. Polytheistic religion that was introduced to India by the Ayrans.
19. democracy Also called pure democracy, forms of direct participation of citizens in democratic decision making.
20. A council of five Spartan men elected annually who swore an oath monthly on the behalf of the city.
24. Wall of China Joining together of existing protective walls located in China to protect the Qin empire from nomadic peoples.
26. Era Fusion of Greek culture with the cultures of the Middle East and India.
27. Started in India by Siddharth Gautama who became the "Enlightened One". Do not believe in a supreme being God). Holy book is the Sutras. Eternal peace is called Nirvana.
29. The Greek hill on which the Parthenon was built.

1. poem Is a lengthy, narrative work of poetry. These long poems typically detail extraordinary feats and adventures of characters from a distant past.
3. Greek mathematician that contributed to geometry, pulleys, measurements of volume and density, and catapults.
4. A religion that arose in the Middle East and is based on the teachings of Christ.
6. Asoka A Mauryan (India) ruler after his grandfather Chandragupta.
8. Age A period marked by peace and stability.
9. A ruling family.
10. People conquered by Sparta that were forced to farm for the Spartans.
13. Greek geographer that showed the Earth was round and calculated its circumference.
14. A ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force.
15. An open space that served as a meeting ground for various activities of the citizens.
17. Chinese philosophy started by Lao Tzu, which means "The Way". People should accept the way of nature and not try to resist it.
18. Started in Athens. Ordinary citizens participate in government.
21. People that have been trained and approved for religious service.
22. Greek philosopher who taught Socrates.
23. Greek city state that focused on government.
25. the Great Greek conqueror who conquered most of the Mediterranean world.
28. A heavily armed foot soldier of ancient Greece.