Classical Civilizations History Review

The major political influences of classical empires include having some centralized governments and strong military/army.

The cultural characteristics of the classical empires include valuing education, philosophy and science, and discovering many religions.

The river valley civilizations influenced the rise of classical civilizations by unifying cities and developing new ideas and government.

<p>Trade influenced diffusion amongst civilizations by the Silk Road.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Greek city-states were located around the Mediterranean Sea.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The sea would have been important because it supplied easy ways to transport goods to other city-states and provided more fertile soil when near water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Greek city-states were all a monarchy, each with its own leader, which could lead to personality clashes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Athenians were always eager to learn new ideas because they were educated to think and act as free people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Values of tradition, respect, and perfection were shown in the Greek style of art.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Roman Senate is a body of legislatures chosen from an elite group of families.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The two broad classes in Rome were the Patricians and the Plebeians.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rome influenced modern culture with literature, astrology, education, mathematics, arts, science, and philosophy and government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Julius Caesar was beloved because he knew how to relate to people, aligning with their views, winning battles, and displaying kindness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Shi Huangdi was important because the Qin Dynasty unified China and established a strong government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The peasants were mainly responsible because they were bitter over high taxes, harsh labor quotas, and a severe penal system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Liu Bang adopted policies of keeping a centralized government from the Qin Dynasty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It was characterized by the age of cultural consolidation, economic affluence, and a rigid social structure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The social, political, and economic weaknesses were most responsible for weakening the Han Dynasty's power.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Corn was important because it was a highly nourishing crop that flourished in the tropical climate of Mexico.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Olmec's location provided fertile soil, easy transportation, and resources for trade.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Buddhism evolved by splitting into a less strict doctrine called Theravada.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The three most important gods are Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Indians proved the earth was round, invented modern numerals, and described diseases and plants in medicine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>India was centrally located among powerful kingdoms and had access to water for trade.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The rise of banking and the spread of Indian culture and religion to other parts of the world.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A network of trade routes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nomadic people of South Asia and professional merchants tended to travel the Silk Road.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nomads were good at moving, and the cities they founded were important.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Economic impacts, spread of ideas, and disease.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A monarchy is a form of government with a monarch at the head.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An aristocracy is a form of government in which power is held by the nobility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An oligarchy is when a small group of people have control of a country, organization, or institution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A direct democracy is where the citizens directly influence the decisions of the government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A polis is an ancient Greek city-state.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A myth is a traditional or legendary story usually involving some being or hero.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Alexander the Great is the son of Aristotle and became King of Macedonia and conquered most of the known world.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Darius III was the last king of the Achaemenid Empire of Persia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Athens is a city and the capital of Greece.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sparta is an ancient city of Greece that was used to discipline and train soldiers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An acropolis is a high-fortified area of an ancient Greek city.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Parthenon is the temple for Athena in the town of Athens.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Punic Wars were a series of three wars fought between Rome and Carthage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A republic is a state in which the supreme power rests in the citizens.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Patricians are people of noble or high rank.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Plebeians are common people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Coliseum is a large dome building in Rome that was used for theater productions and sporting events.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Pax Romana was the long period of relative peace and minimal expansion by military force experienced by the Romans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Filial piety is a Confucian philosophy of respect for one's parents and ancestors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Confucianism is the system of ethics, education, and statesmanship taught by Confucius and his disciples.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Legalism is the doctrine that salvation is gained through good works.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Civil Service Examination is a method intended to achieve effective public administration based on merit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Buddhism is a religion originating in India by Buddha.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Caesar Augustus was the founder of the Roman Empire and its first Emperor.</p> Signup and view all the answers