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Buddhism

this was a monastic faith (monks or nuns living under religious vows.

Mauryan Empire

This was an empire in south Asia that was ruled by Ashoka, but then fell after his death due to decenteralization.

Ashoka

He was a ruler of the Mauryan Empire and boosted it by creating an efficient tax system ans built roads that connected commercial centers.

How did the Mauryan Empire legitimize power

they used pillars that were inscribed by Ashoka's edicts on them that spread knowledge of the law.

Ashoka's religion

he was one of the few powerful rulers to convert faiths. He was Hindu, but then he converted to Buddhism. This helped spread the faith throughout India

Gupta Empire

this was a Hindu empire in the second period of Unity in South Asia that had a patriarchal system

Mesopotamia

This was Arabian region around the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in modern day Iraq. this empire was made up of city states, built monumental architecture, engaged in long distance trade, and were polytheistic

hinduism

A religion and philosophy developed in ancient India, characterized by a belief in reincarnation and a supreme being who takes many forms

Assyrians

this was an empire in mesopotamia that was known for their military power and technology.

Confucianism

The system of ethics, education, and statesmanship taught by Confucius and his disciples, stressing love for humanity, ancestor worship, reverence for parents, and harmony in thought and conduct.

Legalism

A Chinese philosophy that was devoted to strengthen and expand the state through increased agricultural work and military service.

Classical Liberalism

A term given to the philosophy of John Locke and other 17th and 18th century advocates of the protection of individual rights and liberties by limiting government power.

adam smith

Scottish economist who wrote the Wealth of Nations a precursor to modern Capitalism.

karl marx

Father of Communism

manchu

Federation of Northeast Asian peoples who founded the Qing Empire.

liberal nationalism

a form of nineteenth-century nationalism that focused on political ideologies and called for wider participation and the rule of law in both domestic and international politics

byzantine empire

Christianity

held Europe together after the fall of the roman empire

feudalism

this was a system in Both Japan and Europe, where rich people owned most of the land and had peasants working under them

systems that were based on duties when fighting

Chivalry and Bushido