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Vocab Mind Map

Democracy

A political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them.

Democracy

Democracy to Athens

Democracy -> Athens

Democracy connects to Athens because Athens was a city state of Greece, which established a direct democracy following the overthrow of the tyrants that had previously aided in giving a voice to the merchant class. Once the tyrants abused their power the Athenians joined forces in order to Overthrow them.

Athens

Powerful city-state in Greece that was a leader in the arts, sciences, philosophy, democracy, and architecture.

Athens

Athens -> Sparta

Athens -> Sparta

Athens is connected to Sparta because they are both Greek city states that established new forms of government following the overthrow of tyrants throughout Greece. Athens and Sparta were competitors in military and overall governing forces. Despite the fact that the two city states were rivals they still looked after the common wealth and prosperity of Greece as shown in how they united under one military force in order to fight off Persia in the Persian War.

Sparta

Greek city-state that was ruled by an oligarchy, focused on military, used slaves for agriculture, and discouraged the arts.

Sparta

Sparta -> Oligarchy

Sparta is connected to the definition of Oligarchy because similarly to Athens following the overthrowing of Sparta's tyrants the people of Sparta established and Oligarchy as their form of government.

Oligarchy

A form of government in which a small number of upper-class citizens make the decisions for everyone.

Oligarchy

Athens -> Socrates

Athens-> Socrates

Athens relates to Socrates because Socrates was a Athenian philosopher that revolutionized philosophy of the time as he introduced teachings of morality and character.

Socrates

Athenian philosopher who shifted the emphasis of philosophical discussion to ethics and human behavior. He influenced Plato as well as developed the Socratic method.

Socrates

Socrates -> Aristotle

Socrates and Aristotle are related because Aristotle ans Socrates are both Athenian philosophers who helped shape the way philosophy is viewed around the world. Socrates taught to question someone to clarify their intentions, while Aristotle focused more on avoiding any extremes in behavior and striding for moderation.

Aristotle

Aristotle

Greek philosopher who taught that knowledge was based upon observation of phenomena in the material world. He was also a mentor of Alexander the Great.

Aristotle -> Empiricism

Aristotle-> Empiricism

Aristotle is related to Empiricism because Aristotle created teachings similar to the ideals of Empiricism like how he promoted that knowledge was based on observation of phenomena while Empiricism teaches that knowledge comes from the didrect observation of events and experiances.

Epiricicsm

Empiricism

The theory that all knowledge originates in experience; the practice of relying on direct observation of events and experience to determine reality.

Aristotle -> Alexander the Great

Aristotle is related to Alexander the Great because for a time Aristotle mentored Alexander, which influenced the type of philosophy Alexander would eventually follow once he took control of the Persian Empire.

Alexander the Great

Alexander The Great

Conquered the Persian empire and advanced its borders to India. He combined Greek and Persian culture and influence.

Alexander the Great -> Persian Empire

Alexander -> Persian Empire

Alexander the Great is related to the Persian Empire because in his life time he conquered the Persian Empire following his father's success in conquering and uniting the greeek city-states. Alexander's new power allowed him to also conquer the area from Egypt to Afghanistan.

Persian Empire

Empire that emerged in Southwest Asia (Middle East) during the Classical era, established by Cyrus the Great. It covered most of the ancient world (spanning 3 continents- Asia, Europe, and Africa), and was made up of the Achaemenids, Parthians, and Sassanids.

Alexander -> Hellenism

Alexander the great can be connected to Hellenism because as Alexander conquered the Persian Empire he spread Hellenism throughout that very land. Due to his conquring Hellenismwas spread throughout Northern Africa, the Middle East, and India.

Hellenism

Culture derived from the Greek civilization and the spreading of that culture throughout the Mediterranean world. It was a blend of Greek, Egyptian, Persian, and Indian ideas as a result of Alexander the Great’s extensive empire.

Persian Empire -> Royal Road

The persian Empire is connected to the Royal Road because one of the rulers of Persia, Darius the Great, constructed the Royal Road as a way to better trrade routes and improve overall communication throughout the empire due to its emense size and extensive influence.

Royal Road

A highway reorganized and rebuilt by the Persian king Darius the Great. He built the road to facilitate rapid communication throughout his exceptionally large empire.

Persian Empire -> Satraps

The Persian Empire as a whole is connected to Satraps because due to Persia's size it became difficult to control and tax the whole empire. Thus the Staraps were created to make sure the king's will was spread around the empire and it allowed taxes to be brought in since other wise the central government wouldn't be able to properly tax the whole empire.

Satraps

The governor of a province in the Persian Empire, often a relative of the king. He was responsible for protection of the province and for forwarding tribute (taxes) to the central government.

Alexander -> Zoroastrianism

Alexander -> Zoroastrianism

Alexander the Great is connected to the Zoroastrian faith because Alexander conquered Persia and controlled the land for an extended amount of time and because Zoroastrianism was founded during the Persian Empire's most prosperous period. Alexander also aided in the spread of this faith as he expanded the influence of the Persian Empire.

Zoroastrianism

Monotheistic religion that emerged during the Persian Empire and promoted morality and the struggle of good versus evil.

Zoroastrianism

Democracy -> Roman Republic

Democracy is connected to the Roman Republic because following 507 B.C.E. the wealthy citizens of Rome overthrew their tyrant and last official monarch,Tarquinius Superbus in order to create a prosperous republic that gained a extensive region of influence.

Roman Republic

The period from 507 to 31 B.C.E., during which Rome was largely governed by the aristocratic Roman Senate; citizens voted representatives into power.

Roman Republic -> Punic Wars

Roman Republic -> Punic Wars

The Roman Republic and the Punic wars are related because the Punic wars were a series of three wars fought between the Roman Republic and the Carthage, a city-state across the Mediterranean on the north coast of Africa. The two civilizations fought to gain control of the Mediterranean trade, which eventually resulted in the Roman Republic defeating and conquering Carthage.

Punic Wars

A series of three wars between Rome and Carthage (Phoenician colony in North Africa) over dominance of the Mediterranean. Carthage’s General Hannibal was ultimately unable to stop the Romans, who then conquered Greece, and North Africa, including Egypt.

Roman Republic -> Plebeians

The Roman Republic is connected to Plebeians because plebeians are the ordinary citizens of the Roman republic. Although, at the start of the republic plebeians weren't given any form of say in the government they eventually caused the creation of the Assembly of Tribes and the Assembly of Centuries.

Plebeians

Ordinary Roman citizens

Plebeians

Roman Republic -> Patricians

The Roman Republic is connected to Patricians because they are the wealthy class of the Roman Republic meaning that the Patricians held the most power in the Roman Republic as it became a republic. This also signifies that the Patricians were the main group that caused the end of Tarquinius Superbus's Tyranny and Monarchy as the wealthy class held significant sway in the government even back when Rome had a monarchy.

Patricians

The wealthy class in Roman society; landowners

Patricians

Roman Republic -> Julius Caeser

Roman Republic -> Julius Caesar

The Roman Republic is connected to Julius Caeser because Julius Caeser was a renowned general of the Republic of Rome. He was on of the first generals to create an army that was e loyal to him instead of the army being loyal to the state. His leadership and tenacity lead him to conquer Rome itself as he overthrew the Republic and set himself in power.

Julius Caesar

Roman General responsible for the conquest of Gaul (modern day France); he returned with his army to Rome and overthrew the Republic. He was assassinated in 44bce by conservative Senators.

Julius Caesar

Roman Republic -> Pax Romana

The Roman Republic is connected to Pax Romana because Pax Romana signifies a tranquil and prosperous time in Rome's history. This period of success in Rome was mainly sustained under the rule of Augustus to the rain of Marcus Aurelius. During this time period the Roman Republic efficiently governed its provinces through a more laid back approach, which lead to provinces creating and maintaining its own laws as long as the province accepted Roman taxes and swore loyalty to Rome.

Pax Romana

An empire established by Augustus Caesar (Octavian) in 27bce; At its peak it included lands in Europe, Africa, and Asia.

Pax Romana

Royal Road -> Caravanserai

Royal Road -> Caravanserai

The Royal Road is related to the Caravanserai because while the Royal Road was a trade route constructed by the Persian Empire in order to stimulate and maintain wide spread trade routes across the Persian Empire, the Caravanserai was a specific Inn that served as a trading outpost within the Royal Road. This means that the Caravanserai was an aspect of the Royal Road that aided in the stimulation of further trade as it established a resting and trading area for travelers.

Caravanserai

A roadside Inn along frequently traveled trade routes (Silk Road, Royal Road) with a large courtyard that provided accommodations for trade caravans. It allowed travelers to rest and recover as well as commerce and information to flow amongst merchants from Europe, Africa, and Asia.

Roman Republic -> Christianity

Roman Republic -> Christianity

The Roman Republic is connected to Christianity because the Roman Republic created a large rise in the the population of Christians. This is due to Emperor Edict of Thessalonica making Nicene Christianity the official Religion of the Roman Empire. This establishment helped increase the population of Christians because following all other forms of Christianity and some other completely different forms of religion led to citizens being punished by the government, which drew the majority of the Roman population to Christianity.

Christianity

Religion emerging from Southwest Asia (Middle East) in the 1st century c.e., holding Jesus to be the son of God who sacrificed himself on behalf of mankind. It is a monotheistic extension of Judaism.

Christianity

Christianity -> Hinduism

Christianity -> Hinduism

Christianity and Hinduism are connected because they were both dominant religions in Eurasia at the beginning of the Common Era. Although Christianity originated from the Middle East while Hinduism originated form the Indus Valley they share similar attributes. For example, both faiths believe in some form of reincarnation as Jesus was resurrected in Christianity while in Hinduism everyone is reincarnated until they have reached Brahmin.

Hinduism

A religion and philosophy developed in ancient India, characterized by a belief in reincarnation and a supreme being who takes many forms. It is the world’s oldest religion.

Hinduism -> Brahma

Hinduism is connected to Brahma because in the Hindu Religion Brahma is believed to be the god that created the world. Despite the fact that in the Hindu faith there are numerous gods Brahma is one of the principle gods of the faith and is considered to be a part of the Hindu trinity, which explains how the universe was created.

Brahma

A Hindu god considered the creator of the world.

Brahma

Hinduism -> Dharma

Hinduism is connected to Dharma because in the Hindu faith a person's status is based on what social caste they were born into. This ideal leads to the teaching that one must serve the duties of their caste in order to gain positive Karma and be reborn into the next social class through reincarnation. This is the path to enlightenment in Hinduism.

Dharma

In Hinduism, the duties and obligations of each caste.

Dharma

Dharma -> Caste System

Dharma is connected to the Caste System because Dharma is the obligations one has to their specific caste, which is determined at birth. Both Dharma and the caste system were largely enforced by the Indus civilizations as they followed the Hindu religion and incorporated its teachings in to everyday life. This is evident in the hierarchies used in the region.

Castes System

Caste System

A rigid social class hierarchy system in India with four distinct groups or varnas. This social structure was not only enforced by the government, but also the Hindu religion.

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