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Greco-Persian War
a series of conflicts between the Achaemenid Empire and Greek city- states
Gladiators
armed combatants that were used as entertainment in the Roman Empire as they fought against each other
Manumission
the act of owners freeing their slaves
Maya
ancient Mesoamerican civilization known for their advanced civilization, temples, and sophisticated writing system
Aztec
another Mesoamerican empire that was characterized by their highly skilled art and their advanced calendar
Code of Manu
one of the many legal texts in Hinduism; proposed a life guided by virtue and dharma while, also making guidelines for personal conduct
Hammurabi's Code
collection of written laws that were established by King Hammurabi; legal codes that covered marriage, criminal punishments and civil laws
Rig Veda
one of the oldest sacred texts in Hinduism that consists of a collection of poems
Aristotle's 'On Slavery'
on paper, Aristotle described his views on slavery; some people are naturally born to be enslaved while others are born to be leaders or the enslavers
Hypatia
considered the first woman to make a significant contribution to science and mathematics, murdered by a group of Christian fanatics and is considered a martyr to philosophy
Art of War
book by Sun Tzu that covers leadership, decision-making, and making timely, leaders shouldn't hesitate to make decisions
Tao Te Ching
philosophical book by Laozi that delivers a message on how to live with goodness and integrity
Injunctions of Wang Kon
set of rules/instructions left behind by King Goryeo to his successors on how to rule
Constitution of Shotoku
document creates by Prince Shotoku on how to reform the Japanese government, promoted good ethics in Japan's bureaucracy
Olmec Mask
a human-like mask of jadeite that was truly meant to represent a god like figure possibly the Olmec Maize God
Ife Statue
bronze head from Ife that represents a person of status and authority, possibly a king
Mandate of Heaven
Chinese concept that many Chinese rulers used to legitimize their reign or rule
Confucius
Chinese philosopher who was the first teacher who wanted education to be widely available and created a group moral and ethical standards known as Confucianism
Qin Shi Huang
Founder of the Qin Dynasty and the first emperor of China
Sparta
prominent city-state in ancient Greece known for its warrior society and fighting style that was significantly different from the other city-states
Hopewell Tradition
a network of North American cultures that contained shamanic practices like building earth mounds where they buried the bodies of important individuals
Bantu Migration
a migration process that took over 2,000 years where the Bantu people migrated from their homeland all throughout Sub-Saharan Africa
Nubia
a region along the Nile River known for its rich resources like ivory, gold and ebony
Xiongnu
a larger group of multiple nomadic tribes that worked with the Chinese Empire to dominate a large portion of the Silk Road
Han Dynasty
a dynasty in China known as a golden age from 206 BCE to 220 CE known for its long reign, scientific advancements and government structure
Silla Dynasty
Korean kingdom that existed from 57 BCE - 935 CE and known as one of the earliest nation states
Trung Sisters
two sisters that were Vietnamese military leaders and lead a rebellion against the first Chinese domination of Vietnam
Kushan Empire
an empire formed in the early 1st century and was a key factor in spreading Buddhism through Central Asia and China
Palmyra Empire
known for its innovations and unique architecture, the empire was a breakaway state from the Roman Empire
Caravansaries
an inn with a central courtyard for travelers in desert regions
Alexandria
Rome
Chang'an
Nubia
Meröe
Aksum
Mayan Civilization
Yellow River
Yangtze
Japan
Korea
Vietnam
