As part of their effort to reclaim the glory of the Persian past, the Sasanid rulers used the title shahanshah, which is best translated as

A “Buddha to be” who postpones his own nirvana until he has helped all other beings become enlightened 

What do the terms dharma, karma, and samsara mean, and how do they work together in Hindu or Buddhist belief? 

The primary cause of the Peloponnesian War was

What was the Greek polis, and how did it shape Greek military and social life? 

A Buddhist shrine 

Short Response Essays  Answer each of the following four questions in a single, well-developed paragraph. Responses will be graded on the completeness of the response, the comprehension of material, use of examples, ability to properly use terms, and general writing. 

The Old Kingdom of Egypt collapsed amidst

The Athenian victory at Marathon in 490 B.C.E.

Zoroaster was similar to the Hebrew prophets, the Buddha, and Confucius because he preached a message of