Persian Empire
What empire was known for ruling with tolerance and fairness?
The Persian Empire
Who united India after defeating Greek forces?
Chandragupta Maurya
What idea said rulers got their power from heaven?
The Mandate of Heaven
Who established Christianity as the official Religion of Rome
What helped empires stay strong besides conquering land?
Organization and tolerance
What were the Persian provinces called, and who led them?
Satrapies led by satraps (governors)
Which Mauryan ruler promoted Buddhism, peace, and welfare?
Asoka (Ashoka)
Which dynasty introduced the Mandate of Heaven?
The Zhou Dynasty
Which Greek city had democracy? Which one focused on military rule?
Athens = democracy | Sparta = military rule
What did religion and philosophy provide to societies?
Unity and moral order
What major road helped the Persians improve trade and communication?
The Royal Road
Which empire supported Hinduism, art, science, and education?
The Gupta Empire
Which Empire unified China and started the Great Wall?
Qin Dynasty
Who spread Greek culture into Egypt, Persia, and India?
Alexander the Great
How did trade and innovation help ancient civilizations?
They increased wealth and cultural exchange
Who allowed the Jews to return to Jerusalem, showing religious freedom?
Cyrus the Great
Why is the Gupta Empire called India’s “Golden Age”?
Because of advances in math, astronomy, and medicine
Which dynasty used Confucianism and started the civil service exam?
The Han Dynasty
What were the written laws of Rome called?
The Twelve Tables
What three ideas from Greece and Rome still influence governments today?
Citizenship, democracy, and law
What early monotheistic religion began in Persia?
Zoroastrianism
Match the empire: Mauryan = ___ | Gupta = ___ (Religion)
Mauryan = Buddhism & unity | Gupta = Hinduism & golden age
Fill in the pattern: Zhou = ___ | Qin = ___ | Han = ___
Zhou = start | Qin = unify | Han = expand & trade
Which religion later became Rome’s official faith?
Christianity
What two things did Persia use to hold its empire together?
Tolerance and strong roads