Pre-AP History I: People to Know Flashcards
(14 cards)
Founder of Buddhism
Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha)
Prophet; revelations form the basis of Islam
Muhammed
Origin of Judaism, led jews out of Egypt
Moses
Founder of Judaism
Abraham
Who built the Great Wall of China?
Qin Shi Huang
Qin Shi Huang was the first Emperor of China.
Written code of laws - ‘eye for an eye’
Hammurabi
Geocentic theory egyptian
Ptolomy
sent missionaries from India to China?
Asoka
Who was the tyrant who worked for reform in Athens and granted rights?
Draco
Draco is known for his harsh legal code.
Who was the tyrant who ended debt slavery in Athens?
Solon
Solon is credited with significant reforms in Athenian law.
Who extended democracy and rebuilt Athens after the Persian Wars?
Pericles
Pericles is known for leading Athens during its Golden Age.
Who contributed to Greek culture in drama with the work ‘Antigone’?
Sophocles
Sophocles is one of the three ancient Greek tragedians whose plays have survived.
Which author is known for writing the Iliad and the Odyssey?
Homer
Homer is often regarded as one of the greatest ancient Greek poets.
Who is known as the ‘Father of History’?
Herodotus
Herodotus is known for his work ‘Histories’, which is one of the earliest accounts of historical events.
