Roman Empire
Aqueducts, roads, the Colosseum, and concrete use.
Engineering marvels
Known for democracy, philosophy, art, and literature.
Athens
Which city name after him became centers of learning and culture?
Alexandria
What was important about the Development of the Silk Road.
Fostering trade and cultural exchanges with the west.
Show natural features like mountains, rivers and deserts.
Physical Maps
Roman social classes
patricians (wealthy elite), Plebeians (common citizens)
Militaristic society focused on strength, discipline, and rigorous training.
Sparta
Created one of the laregest empires in history, stretching from Greece to Egypt and into the Indian subcontinent
Macedonian Empire
What are some of their Advances in Technology and science?
paper-making, the seismograph, and improvements in the government.
Display elevation and terrain using contour lines.
Topographic Maps
The Twelve Tables and the development of Roman law that influenced modern legal systems.
Legal legacy
Religion
Polytheistic beliefs with god like Zeus, Athena, and Apollo.
Bleeding of Greek, Persian, Egyptian, and Indian influences, leading to advancements in arts, sciences, and philosophy.
Spread of Hellenistic
Promoting merit-based appointments in the government.
Civil service examination system
Highlight countries, cities, and administrative boundaries.
Political Maps
Later influenced by the spread of Christianity
Polytheistic religion
Games that was held in Olympia Greece.
Olympic
What was Alexander the great Military Achievements when it comes to battles?
Renowned for tactical genius and successful conquests, never losing a battle.
Became the guiding philosophy, influencing education, governance, and social values.
Confucianism
Focus on specific themes, such as trade routes, population distribution, or climate patterns.
Thematic Maps
Including land routes and the Mediterranean Sea
Extensive trade networks
Government Systems
Athens and Sparta
What was the Time Period
356-323 BCE
Emperor at the top, followed by scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants.
Social hierarchy
Three most common use maps
Physical, Political, Thematic.