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What was the primary purpose of the Silk Road?

To facilitate trade and cultural exchange (correct)

To spread religious beliefs across regions

To promote military strategies among empires

To connect various royal palaces for diplomacy

What does Legalism emphasize in governance?

Consensus and democratic decision-making

Benevolence and morality of rulers

Strict laws and harsh punishments (correct)

Harmony with nature

How did Greece's geography contribute to the development of city-states?

By uniting different regions under one ruler

By isolating communities due to mountains and seas (correct)

By enabling large agricultural cities to grow rapidly

By creating a vast empire that controlled trade routes

What philosophy prioritizes the role of the state over individual freedom?

Legalism Signup and view all the answers

Which war was fought between Athens and Sparta?

The Peloponnesian War Signup and view all the answers

What were the main features of Athenian democracy?

Regular assemblies and direct participation by citizens Signup and view all the answers

How did Alexander the Great's conquests facilitate cultural diffusion?

By blending Greek and Eastern cultures through trade and settlement Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the Delian League in ancient Greece?

To provide military support against Persia Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant achievement under Chandragupta Maurya?

The unification of the Indian subcontinent Signup and view all the answers

How did Ashoka's leadership differ from his grandfather Chandragupta I?

Ashoka adopted non-violence and Buddhism, whereas Chandragupta was more aggressive Signup and view all the answers

What advancements were made during the Gupta Empire’s Golden Age?

Significant contributions in mathematics, including the concept of zero Signup and view all the answers

What are the features of the Greek Golden Age?

Significant progress in arts, philosophy, and science Signup and view all the answers

How did ancient Greek democracy differ from modern American democracy?

Greek democracy was based on a direct election system, while American democracy relies on representative elections Signup and view all the answers

What were the main causes of the Greco-Persian Wars?

Disputes over trade routes and Persian expansion Signup and view all the answers

What were the goals and features of Spartan life?

Achieving military excellence and austere living Signup and view all the answers

How did the role of Spartan women differ from that of Athenian women?

Spartan women had more freedom and responsibilities compared to Athenian women Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Classical Civilizations Review

China: Maurya and Gupta Empires had significant achievements. Ashoka's leadership differed from Chandragupta's. Gupta Golden Age advancements and beliefs shared and differing between Hinduism and Buddhism. Philosophies in China influenced Han and Qin policies. Confucianism's values and key ideas. Legalism adoption by Qin Shi Huangdi. Han Dynasty's centralized government development. Silk Road's purpose and impact on China.
India: Achievements of Maurya and Gupta Empires. Ashoka's leadership contrasted with Chandragupta's. Gupta Golden Age advancements. Beliefs shared and differing between Hinduism and Buddhism. Philosophies influencing Han and Qin policies, Legalism's role. Development of Han dynasty centralized government. Silk Road's purpose and influence on China.
Persia: City-states like Athens viewed citizen participation. Greek democracy vs. modern American democracy. Spartan life's goals and features. Role of Spartan women compared to Athenian women. Features of the Greek Golden Age. Greek sculpture. Causes of Greco-Persian Wars. Greek city-states unifying against Persia. How Persian Empire promoted unity and viewed foreign customs. Peloponnesian War, its participants, effects and why it happened. Delian League establishment.
Greece: Greek city-state influence by geography. Alexander the Great's most significant achievement. Alexander's forces reasons for stopping. Cultural diffusion's connection to Alexander's conquests. Myths' primary purpose in ancient cultures. Oligarchy and its use in ancient Greece. Athenian democracy, and responsibilities of citizens and noncitizens.