1/18
These flashcards capture key vocabulary and concepts related to ancient civilizations discussed in the lecture.
Name | Mastery | Learn | Test | Matching | Spaced |
---|
No study sessions yet.
Athenian Democracy
Power resided in the whole people, ensuring everyone is equal before the law.
Public Responsibility
Men’s actual ability, not their position or wealth, matters for serving the state.
Civilization Characteristics
Include agriculture, organized governments, urban centers, technological development, artistic achievements, organized religions, and wealth.
New Kingdom Egypt
A period marked by the rise of power around 3100 BCE, referred to as 'the gift of the Nile' for its agricultural sustenance.
Pharaoh
The king of ancient Egypt, often regarded as a god responsible for Egypt's safety and the Nile's predictability.
Hyksos
A pastoralist people that invaded Egypt in 1652 BCE, marking the introduction of new military technologies.
Chariot
The innovative military vehicle that was the dominant force in warfare during the Bronze Age.
Battle of Kadesh
The largest known chariot battle in history where Rameses II fought the Hittites, ending in a draw.
Great Catastrophe
The collapse of key civilizations, including Mycenaean Greece and the Hittite Empire, by the end of the 12th century BCE.
Pastoralist Invasions
The invasions that occurred during the collapse of civilizations, utilizing new weapons and tactics against superior chariot forces.
Mycenaean Greece
The first known Greek civilization that fell into decline due to environmental and war factors leading to a Dark Age.
Persian Empire
A vast empire established by Cyrus the Great, marked by strong leadership and an organized military.
Zoroastrianism
The religion followed by Persians, centered around the duality of good and evil and moral choices.
Hoplites
Greek citizen-soldiers equipped with iron weapons and armor, crucial for the development of city-states.
Polis
Independent Greek city-states characterized by unprecedented levels of citizen participation in governance.
Ionian Revolt
The rebellion of Greek cities in Ionia against Persian rule, eventually leading to significant Persian Wars.
Battle of Salamis
A crucial naval battle won by the Greek fleet against the Persians, showcasing superior tactics in confined waters.
Mauryan Empire
The first large empire in India under Chandragupta Maurya, later expanded by Asoka the Great.
Han Dynasty
A dynasty in China that established one of the most powerful and enduring states in world history.