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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Geography's Impact on Greece | Mountains and valleys isolated city-states Led to independent development of each polis |
| Geography's Impact on Greece | Lack of resources encouraged Mediterranean trade Greeks established colonies along Mediterranean coast |
| Greek Democracy and Politics | Developed direct democracy Citizens could vote on issues |
| Greek Democracy and Politics | City-state (polis) was main political unit Peloponnesian War weakened city-state system |
| Greek Philosophy | It helped create an understanding of the natural world |
| Alexander the Great | Spread Greek culture and ideas Created vast empire |
| Alexander the Great | Connected different civilizations Influenced regions outside Greece |
| Roman Empire Development | Capital moved to Constantinople in 330 CE Location chosen for trade advantages |
| Roman Empire Development | Built extensive road networks Created impressive engineering feats (aqueducts for fresh water)Western Rome was eventually conquered by invading groups |
| Roman Culture | Polytheistic religion (similar to Greek gods) Trade routes led to Pax Romana(period of peace) |
| Roman Culture | Christianity spread rapidly because it was the religion of the Roman Empire Engineering achievements like aqueducts improved daily life |
| Confucianism | Considered a philosophy because it is a Code of conduct for behavior Impacted society by Emphasizing family relationships Not technically a religion |
| Confucianism | Influenced Chinese society significantly The rise in Buddhism led to the decline of Confucianism |
| Indian Empires | Maurya Empire: Ashoka promoted Buddhism Gupta Empire controlled northern India |
| Indian Empires | Gupta Empire gained power by using military to control regional trade Hindu beliefs: spirit exists beyond body and mind |
| Buddhism | Gained popularity after Han DynastySpread through trade routes |
| Buddhism | Alternative to Confucianism Influenced Chinese culture |
| Islam | Five Pillars: Shahada (the declaration of faith), Salah (performing ritual prayers five times a day), Zakat (giving alms to the poor), Sawm (fasting during the month of Ramadan), Pilgrimage to Mecca |
| Islam | Spread through trade in central Asia Religious obligations include specific practices |
| Islam | Influenced multiple regions and cultures All members of the religion must make at least one pilgrimage to Mecca |