Environment
Who was never Unified because of Mountains (Volcanic Rock)
The Greeks
What is Hellenism and who created it?
What religion was practiced in both Rome and Israel? It is smaller...
Judaism
How do Emperors in China gain and lose power? 2 ways...they go together
Dynastic Cycle and Mandate of Heaven
What are some accomplishments of the Golden age of Persia
Roads, Satrapies, Standard Coins
Who at their height conquered all the land surrounding the Mediterranean Sea?
The Romans
Series of established roads throughout their empires.
Which empire practiced Zoroastrianism?
Persian Empire
How did the Persian Kings rule?
Tolerant of religion and language, respect for conquered cities.
What are some accomplishments of Rome?
Cultural Diffusion, Roads, Aqueducts, Domes, Greco-Roman Revision...
Who conquered Greece, Egypt, Persia and parts of India?
Alexander the Great
Who went through a Pax? And what did that do for them?
Rome (Pax Romana); due to the time of peace, they were able to go through a golden age of innovation and growth.
How did king Asoka Expand his Empire to it's greatest extent peacefully? Which Empire? Where is it?
Through Buddhism; Mauryan Empire in India
How did both the Persian, Roman and Han Dynasty rule such large empires?
What are some accomplishments of China?
Stable Government, Paper, Silk, Gunpowder
Which Dynasty had the "River of Sorrows" within its borders?
What did the Edict of Milan do for the people? Where was it at and who created it?
Made Christianity legal, it was in Rome and created by Emperor Constantine.
Asia is known as the birthplace of what 3 Religions? (all on your chart)
Confucianism, Buddhism and Hinduism
Who divided the empire (what empire) when it was too large to control?
Diocletian divided Rome
Name some Accomplishments of India?
Math innovations (zero), Medicine (vaccinations, Literature, art and Caste System
What are some environmental factors that led to the Fall of Empires?
Environmental catastrophes (floods, droughts, mini ice-age, vocanoes), food shortages ->disease->death
Which empire is known for its advancements in Math and Medicine?
Gupta Empire
Name two Civilizations in which both place an Emphasis on one's Duties and Responsibilities to society? Think Government and Society
China- Confucianism -Civil Service Exam
What is a Political cause for the fall of Empires?
Emperors Weakend,
Corrupt Bureaucrats,
Empires too large to control,
Civilians lose confidence in Empires
Which geographic feature would have most likely hindered the expansion of the Guptas into what is modern-day China?
Himalaya Mountains