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In which region did the Achaemenid or Persian Empire, the Parthian Empire, the Sassanid Empire, and the Arab-Islamic Empire emerge during this era?
In which region did the Achaemenid or Persian Empire, the Parthian Empire, the Sassanid Empire, and the Arab-Islamic Empire emerge during this era?
What was the Persian Empire initially famous for?
What was the Persian Empire initially famous for?
Which two empires also conquered Southwest Asia?
Which two empires also conquered Southwest Asia?
Under which emperor were the Jews allowed to practice their own religion and respect their traditions?
Under which emperor were the Jews allowed to practice their own religion and respect their traditions?
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What is the time period of the Big Era 4?
What is the time period of the Big Era 4?
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How many empires emerged in Southwest Asia during this era?
How many empires emerged in Southwest Asia during this era?
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What was the duration of the Achaemenid or Persian Empire?
What was the duration of the Achaemenid or Persian Empire?
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What is the name of the Big Era in which these empires emerged?
What is the name of the Big Era in which these empires emerged?
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What is the source of the map showing the empires in Afroeurasia?
What is the source of the map showing the empires in Afroeurasia?
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Study Notes
Roman Empire and Pax Romana
- The Roman Empire enjoyed a period of internal peace and prosperity known as Pax Romana, during the rule of Augustus to the Five Good Emperors (Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antoninus Pius, Marcus Aurelius).
- These emperors were known for their tolerance, diplomacy, and support for beneficial domestic policies, such as providing scholarships to poor students and jobs through public works.
Roman Legacy
- The Roman Empire left a lasting legacy, including Roman law, which includes the principle that a person is innocent until proven guilty and the right to defend oneself in court.
- Roman art is characterized by intense realism and curvilinear forms, featuring arches, vaults, and domes.
- Roman literature includes the story of Aeneid.
Empires in South Asia
- The Mauryan Empire (321-185 BCE) was the first empire in India, established by Chandragupta Maurya, and had an effective government, well-organized bureaucracy, and state-owned factories and shipyards.
- The Mauryan Empire was replaced by the Kushan Empire (185 BCE-320 CE), which only ruled the northern part of India.
- The Gupta Empire (320-540 CE) was considered the Golden Age of India, characterized by economic prosperity, peace, and cultural developments.
Gupta Empire
- The Gupta Empire was established by Chandragupta I and was marked by economic prosperity, brought by the establishment of textile industries, merchant guilds, and the use of coins.
- This era saw cultural advancements, including the crystallization of Hinduism, the development of Indian literature, and the construction of magnificent stone temples and stupas.
Empires in East Asia, including the Qin, Han, Sui, and Tang dynasties in China, and the Yamato state in Japan, flourished during this period, marked by significant advancements in agriculture, taxation, and bureaucratic systems, as well as the spread of Buddhism and Confucianism.
- Various dynasties and empires rose and fell in East Asia, including the Qin, Han, and Tang dynasties in China, which saw significant advancements in iron production, the development of the Silk Road, and the construction of the Great Wall, as well as the spread of Buddhism and Confucianism.
Empires in Southwest Asia
- The Achaemenid or Persian Empire (550-350 BCE) was known for its tolerance of local customs and allowed conquered people to practice their own religion.
- The Parthian Empire (247 BCE-224 CE), Sassanid Empire (228 CE-651 CE), and Arab-Islamic Empire (600-1000 CE) also emerged in Southwest Asia.
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Learn about the Roman Empire during the Pax Romana era, a time of great prosperity and internal peace. Discover the policies and characteristics of the Five Good Emperors and their impact on the empire.
