Ancient China
"Because the ruler had the Mandate from Heaven, anything good or bad that happened to the people was to his credit or fault. If natural disasters occurred, it might be considered a sign that the leader had done something wrong or immoral, and he may no longer be fit to rule the people."
How were the Zhou influenced by the Mandate of Heaven?
The right to rule is based on the virtue of the ruler.
In what way was the government of Athens different from the government of Sparta?
Athens was a democracy, while Sparta was ruled by kings also known as an Oligarchy.
Which territory did Rome gain control of after the First Punic War?
Sicily
Which ancient Chinese invention impacted communication in the ancient world?
The art of making paper.
How did the Silk Road affect the relationship between Europe and China? (Think Culturally)
There was an increase in the flow of ideas between Europe and China.
How were goods moved along the Silk Road in Ancient China?
Goods were carried by caravans on land routes.
Multiple Choice. Read the following excerpt:
However, Spartan government had a feature of monarchy because it was ruled by kings. Additionally, Spartan government had a couple of features that are found in democratic governments.
Which statement BEST supports the claim in the paragraph's last sentence that Spartan government had features that are found in democratic governments?
A. Citizens made policy decisions.
B. Citizens enforced policy decisions.
C. Citizens elected members of the Council.
D. Citizens elected members of the Assembly
What was one reason that the Roman Empire lasted for so long?
Rome had a centralized government.
Which ancient Chinese contribution was so important that it led to the development of a major trade route? Hint: ____ Road
Silk-Making
List another contribution to the world that Ancient China brought that is still used today besides Paper?
Gunpowder/Silk
Which aspect of Asian culture has Confucius’s teachings MOST influenced in the 21st century?
Government
They believed that the gods/goddesses were assigned duties in their life such as Zeus=Thunderstorms/Justice served, Poseidon=Rough Waters/Calm Waters
Which government body existed in the Roman Republic and now exists in the U.S. government as a place for representatives to create laws?
Socrates
Plato
Aristotle
What do the people in the list have in common?
They investigated the world around them using logic and reason. AKA Philosophers
How did the Mandate of Heaven impact political leadership in ancient China?
It made it possible for new dynasties to form when the current dynasty would no longer be in favor of the Mandate
Fill in the Blank
________ --> The Expansion of Mongol Empire --> Increased Trade to Across Eastern Hemisphere
A. The Reopening of the Silk Road
B. The Founding of Constantinople
C. Improvements in Map Technology
D. Improvements in Food Preservation
What is the Delean League and Peloponnesian League? What was the outcome?
Athens and other city-states formed the Delean League in order to prevent another attack on Greece. Athens grew power hungry and in response, Sparta created the Peloponnesian League leading into the Peloponnesian War.
17. What is the MAIN reason for the Punic Wars between Rome and Carthage?
Both sought to control the western Mediterranean.
Describe one contribution made by Pythagoras of ancient Greece?
He developed a formula to describe right triangles called the Pythagorean Theorem
According to Confucius, what was the goal of filial piety?
To maintain social order
What was the result of 15th century Chinese policy of isolationism?
China’s lack of technological progress made it an easy target for other countries.
List the gods/goddesses at Mount Olympus
Which factor helped the Romans maintain control as their empire spread into new lands?
A. The Romans changed the religion of new territories.
B. The Romans built well-made roads to new territories.
C. The Romans introduced democracy to new territories.
D. The Romans supported existing kings of new territories
Which statement explains how the government of the Roman Republic influenced the development of democracy in the present-day United States?
A. The Roman Republic contributed democratic principles, such as rule of law, to U.S. government.
B. The Roman Republic contributed democratic principles, such as obeying laws, to U.S. government.
C. The Roman Republic contributed democratic principles, such as political parties, to U.S. government.
D. The Roman Republic contributed democratic principles, such as direct democracy, to U.S. government.
"In 1433, the Ming dynasty halted all sailing expeditions. Historians believe one reason was the great expense of large-scale voyages when money was needed for defenses against the Mongols in the northern regions. Officials favoring tradition also might have convinced the rulers that the idea of growth and foreign trade was against Chinese ideals."
Which outcome resulted from the decision described in the passage?
A decline in the Chinese economy due to denying growth and foreign trade.