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100
This dynasty kicked the Shang out of power.
What is Zhou Dynasty?
100
In 327 BC, this Macedonian great reached the indian subcontinent
Who is Alexander the Great?
100
This is the modern day state of Persia.
What is Iran?
100
rule by few; govenrment structure used in Sparta
What is oligarchy?
100
In 509 BC, Roman monarch was deposed by the aristocracy creating the ________ which saw elected officials running the government.
What is the Roman Republic?
200
idea that the gods favor your dynasty/family and will continue to bless the lands
What is the mandate of heaven?
200
The Mauryan dynasty founded by Chandragupta were the first to do this...
What is unify India?
200
Persian leader who established an empire encompassing the northern part of SW Asia and NW India.
Who is Cyrus the Great?
200
height of Athenian democracy occured during the rule of ___________ and was considered the golden age of Athens for its achievements in science, philosophy, and the arts
Who is Pericles?
200
Roman republic began a period of expansion and defeated hte Phoenician city of Carthage during the....
What is Punic Wars?
300
After Era of hte Warring States, the Qin dynasty replaced the Zhou. This is one of their major defensive masterpieces.
What is the Great Wall of China?
300
This was the most prominant of the Mauryan rulers -- known for his brutality in conquest, he would later accepted Buddhism and turn to a life of tolerance and nonviolence. He encouraged trade and constructed an extensive road system and rest areas. It was through this that Buddhism spread across the Silk Road.
Who is Asoka?
300
Persians spread their konwledge of iron metalllurgy throughout their empire and engaged in active long-distance trade linking India, Southwest Asia, and Egypt -- 1,600 mile rode linking portions of empire.
What is Persian Royal Road?
300
From 431 to 404 BC, Athens and Sparta and their allies fought each other for dominance in these wars
What are the Peloponnesian Wars?
300
Rome became an empire when the military tradition of ___________ came to power in 45 BCE
Who is Julius Caesar?
400
The Qin were replaced by the Han in 200 BCE. During their rule, the Han expanded territory into...
What is Central Asia, Korea, and/or Indochina?
400
After the Mauryan dynasty, the Gupta (Hindus) followed the caste system -- their government was also more decentralized than most. Name a few of their cultural accomplishments.
What is discover zero as a place holder, developed "arabic" numerals, growth of Sanskrit, high towered temples in honor of Hindu gods; decimal system; strengthening of trade.
400
War between Greece and Persia
What is the Persian War?
400
Greek population increased tremendously so they had to seek additional territory; as a rsule they established colonies in...
What is Sicily, S Italy, S France, S Spain, N Africa?
400
After Caesar's death in 44 BC, Octavian or Augustus Caesar became the leader; from 27 BC to 180 CE a period of Roman Peace and Prosperity called the Pax Romana occured. Name some of the accomplishments...
What are construction of bridges, aqueducts, and roads; common language (Latin) promoted unity; common coinage to facilitate trade; stadiums for entertainment; Jesus was born in Judea and Christianity was spread easily because of Roman roads?
500
in order to be placed in a position of government, the Han had to take this
What is the civil service exam?
500
This dynasty is known as the Golden Age of Indian History/Tradition.
What is Gupta India?
500
Relgion followed by the Persians based on rewards and punishment in the afterlife; monotheistic
What is Zorastrianism?
500
King Philip of Macedoniacaptured Greece and his son Alexander who established the Hellensitic Age of Greece in 323 BC -- name some of the cultural accomplishments.
What is geoometry, Pythagorean Theorem, human anatomy/physiology by Galen, circumference of hte earth by Eratosthenes; Ptolemy's geogentric theory
500
Roman Laws under the Twelve Tables and beyond sought justice throughout the empire...name two of these laws.
What are innocent until proven guilty; judicial review; defendants area llowed to confton their accusers in court