Key Concepts from the Axial Age and Early Civilizations

Flashcards covering key terms related to the Axial Age and early civilizations.

Axial Age

A period from 800 to 50 BC marked by significant philosophical and religious developments across various cultures.

Lion Man

A prehistoric sculpture from 40,000 BC found in Ulm, Germany, representing one of the earliest known artworks.

Chauvet Cave

Cave in France dating back to 35,000 BC, known for its ancient cave paintings.

Therianthrope

A mythical creature that is part human and part animal, associated with cave art found at the Cave of Trois-Frère, France, dated to 13,000 BC.

River Valley Civilizations

Ancient societies that developed near major rivers, such as Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, and the areas around the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea.

Siddhartha Gautama

The historical figure known as the Buddha, who lived in India around 450 BC and founded Buddhism.

Socrates

Ancient Greek philosopher who lived from 470 to 399 BC, known for his Socratic method and contributions to ethics and epistemology.

Chuang Tzu

A prominent figure in Daoism, he lived in China from 369 to 286 BC and is known for his philosophical texts and teachings.