Eastern Classical Civilizations Vocab

Front

Governor of a province in ancient Persia

Back

satrap

Front

Ruler must be just to maintain approval of the gods; disasters indicate loss of this.

Back

Mandate of Heaven

Front

A roadside inn for travelers to rest, notably on the Royal Road.

Back

caravanserai

Front

One of the oldest religions, based on the teachings of a prophet sharing its name.

Back

Zoroastrianism

Front

Founder of the first Persian empire, Achaemenid

Back

Cyrus the Great

Front

Third Persian King of Kings of the Achaemenid Empire, reigned 522-486 BCE

Back

Darius

Front

State-sponsored message transport system in Egypt, 2400 BCE.

Back

Postal system

Front

Philosophical and ethical system emphasizing social obligations.

Back

Confucianism

Front

Philosophical and spiritual tradition emphasizing harmony with the Tao

Back

Daoism

Front

Belief in the need for a strong government due to inherent human flaws.

Back

Legalism