Unit 0 (The World Before 1250 C.E.)

Polytheism is the...

• Belief in only ONE god

• Belief in MULTIPLE gods

• Belief of NO gods

• Belief of EQUALITY

Mosques is a...

• Islamic buildings for prayer, worship, and learning.

• followers of monasticism

• houses of study and worship for Jews

• the biggest historical empire

Answer explanation

Mosques, such as the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Cordoba's Great Mosque, and Djenne's Great Mosque, are Islamic buildings for prayer, worship, and learning. Mosques are complex, beautifully designed buildings with intricate pillars, often featuring gold designs, stained glass windows, or beautiful murals on the walls or roof, serving as places of worship.

what is Cuneiform

• Islamic buildings for prayer

• functioned as a spiritual portal between heaven and earth.

• A Jewish historical building

• The Sumerian-developed writing method

Answer explanation

Sumerian writing, developed around 3500 BCE, used clay tablets and wedge-shaped styles. Cuneiforms allowed storytelling, history, literature, and legal systems, aiding communication and understanding.

Ziggurats

• a zebra

• large building the served as a spiritual portal between heaven and earth.

• rules and expectations put on a ruler

• the dispersing of people to a different location.

Answer explanation

The Ziggurat, the earliest architectural construction of Sumerian civilization, served as a spiritual gateway between heaven and earth and was devoted to the city's patron deities.

Chinese Mandate of Heaven

• chinese belief of how to enter heaven

• the order of china

• religious permission to rule

• the chinese belief of what happens after death

Answer explanation

The Mandate of Heaven is a Chinese political ideology that legitimizes the King's rule by stating that heaven bestows its mandate on a virtuous ruler, the Son of Heaven. Famines, astrological signs, and natural disasters were considered warning signs that they are losing the mandate. It promoted a just monarchy.

Diaspora

• the name of my dog

• one of the gods the jewish believed

• the name of a group of people

• forcibly or willingly moving into different areas

Answer explanation

Diaspora refers to a large group of people with cultural and regional origins living away from their homeland, formed through immigration and forced movements. Dispersing into different areas, they spread culture, religion, and stories through communication and actions, promoting cultural exchange and understanding.

Synagogue

• a monster

• serve as houses of study and worship for Jews

• a muslim house of worship and prayer

• a spiritual portal between heaven and earth.

Answer explanation

A synagogue is a Jewish house of worship, often referred to as a school or temple, where Orthodox Jews meet for religious worship and instruction. Similar to mosques, synagogues serve as houses of study for Jews, studying Torah through Mishnah and Talmud. They are complex buildings with beautiful interiors.

Dar al-Islam

• the path of muhammad

• the name they call the people who practice islam

• ancient islam

• a temple name

Answer explanation

Dar-al Islam represents the places that allow islam and allow it's practices, it was founded by Muhammad, spanned Southeast Asia, Southern Europe, and Africa, promoting equality, non-enslavement, and five pillars of faith. Trade-based regions spread religion, agriculture, mosques, surgery, and contributed to math forms. The five pillars include worship of Allay, fasting, alms, poverty, and hajj. Muhammad's death caused conflict, dividing Islam into Shia/Sunnis and Sunni.

Caste System

• a statue that's an important part of islam

• to classify all of the Americas' various races and racial combinations

• a type of style worn by the islamic people.

• Islamic buildings for prayer, worship, and learning.

Answer explanation

India's social structure is influenced by the caste system, a hierarchical hierarchy passed down through families for over 3,000 years. This system assigns various races and racial combinations, regulates marriages, and restricts legal rights for low-caste individuals. Religion encourages kindly treatment, restraining low-caste individuals.

Ashoka

• the third Mauryan Emperor of Magadha

• grandson of Chandragupta Maurya

• a islamic building

• he's not important

Answer explanation

Ashoka, the third Mauryan Emperor of Magadha, conquered India, converted to Buddhism, and supported its spread. He established a lasting historical record through his pillar and rock edicts, focusing on peace, respect, and dharma. Was known as Ashoka the Great