Physical Geography
The Silk Road
multiple trade routes connecting china to western Asia and Europe
Emperor Wudi and later han emperors sent envoys to
established relatons with western kingdoms
Which group of ancient Greek women had the greater freedom?
Spartan women
What is an established religion?
a religion that is practiced by the majority of the people
Why was Rome easier to unite than Greece?
It has less mountainous terrain
Where did China's first civilization develop?
along the Yellow River
The fall of the Zhou dynasty led to
a period of warfare and chaos
What development eventually led to the Peloponnesian War?
rivalry between Athens and Sparta for power in Greece
Why were so many poor Romans so loyal to their military commanders after the army was opened to all free male citizens?
Commanders promised land after retirement
Why was the forum important to Rome?
It was a place to exchangen goods and ideas
These two geographical features isolate China
Taklimakan Desert
Gobi Desert
Himalayan Mountains
Pacific Ocean
What role did Confucianism play in the civil service?
Exams were based on the ideas of Confucius
How did the government in Sparta Differ from the government in Athens?
Sparta's citizens had a weaker role in their govemnent
What measures best demonstrate the Romans' fear of officials gaining too much power?
limits on time in office
What role did the Etruscans play in Rome's early development?
They influenced the Romans' writing system
Rome's location gave it a natural advantage because
It could not be attacked by seagoing ships
Why was the invention of paper during the Han dynasty so important to the rest of the world?
improved communication
Help spread new ideas
preserved knowledge
As a result of Greek expansion around the Mediterranean and Black Seas,
new ideas spread to and from Greece
What problems did Rome face as it grew stronger and richer?
more slaves
Tenant farmers are losing their jobs
greater gap between the rich and the poor
After winning civil ears, the military commanders Sulla, and later, Caesar
made themselves dictators
Which aspect of physical geography most influenced the development of city-states in Greece?
the mountains
Compare and contrast the cultures of the Shang and Zhou dynasties.
Same: language, laws, clothing
Different: Shang didn't use oracle bones or human scarifice
Why was the Great Library of Alexandria important?
it attracted brillant scholars from around the ancient world
Compare and contrast the Roman government before and after the overthrow of the monarchy.
Before: ruled by kings, citizens had little say in government
After: formed a republic, citizens could participate in the assembly and vote for representatives
Explain what a veto was and how it worked in the Roman Republic.
Veto: stopping a law from passing, or cancelling a law
In RR: Tribune of Plebs could veto ANY law