Ancient China
Name the major Chinese philosophies.
Confucianism, Taoism(Daoism), and Legalism.
Who were the first two advanced civilizations in Greek history?
The Minoans and Myceneans
Which three main periods is Roman history divided into?
The Kingdom, The Republic, and The Empire
What did Greek city-states have in common?
language, religion, and cultural practices.
Name one of the structures Qin Shi Huangdi is famous for building.
The Great Wall of China and created a large network of roads and canals.
Which are the first four Chinese dynasties that historians have proven existed?
Shang Dynasty, Zhou Dynasty, Qin Dynasty, and Han Dynasty
What happened to Sparta and Athens city-states after the Peloponnesian War?
the Greek city-states were weakened, divided, and vulnerable to external invasion
What was the last empire that Alexander the Great conquered?
The Persian Empire
What did the Mandate of Heaven mean for Chinese rulers?
It meant that a ruler’s authority was granted by heaven, and if a ruler became corrupt or failed to lead properly, the gods could take away their power and give it to someone else.
What was the Agora, and why was it important in ancient Greece?
The Agora was a central marketplace and public space in Greek cities, where people gathered for discussions, trade, and political meetings.
The__________ is the earliest dynasty in traditional Chinese history that has not been confirmed.
Xia Dynasty.
What was the main difference between Sparta and Athens?
Sparta was a military city-state focused on discipline and strength, while Athens was focused on culture, philosophy, and democracy.
How did Rome influence later civilizations?
Rome influenced later civilizations with its system of laws and justice.
Which rivers were important to the growth of Chinese dynasties?
Huang He River (Yellow River), Yangtze (Chang Jiang) River, and the Xi Jiang River
The First Triumvirate was a political union formed between which three powerful Roman leaders?
Pompey, Crassus, and Caesar
______ was an ancient trade route that connected China with the Fertile Crescent
The Silk Road
What are the main differences between the governmental systems of Athens and Sparta?
Athens had a democracy where citizens could vote and participate in government. While Sparta had an oligarchy with two kings and a council of elders, focused on military strength.
How did the Romans generally treat the people they conquered?
The Romans generally allowed conquered people to become Roman citizens if they accepted Roman rule and were loyal.
The____________ (led by Athens) and the _____________ (led by Sparta) fought in the Peloponnesian War.
Delian League (led by Athens) and Peloponnesian League (led by Sparta)
The belief that rulers received their power from the gods.
Qin Shi Huangdi made sure that all of China used the same _______
weights, measures, writing system, and currency. This helped unite the country and made it easier for people to trade and communicate.
What was significant about the Hellenistic Period in Greek history?
Greek culture spread to other parts of the world (non-Greek areas), mixing with local cultures and creating a new, blended civilization.
What is the name for a period of great peace and prosperity for the Roman Empire?
Pax Romana
How would you describe an oligarchy, aristocracy, democracy, and tyranny?
Oligarchy: Power is held by a small, elite group. Aristocracy: Power is held by noble families or the upper class. Democracy: Citizens have the power to make decisions through voting. Tyranny: Power is held by one individual who seizes control, often with force.
Who were Aristotle, Plato, and Socrates? What were their beliefs?
Greek Philosophers. Socrates: Believed in questioning everything to find truth. Plato: Believed in ideal forms and that reality is based on ideas, not material things. Aristotle: Believed in studying the natural world and using logic and reason to understand it.