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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Geography's Impact on Greece | Mountains and valleys isolated city-states Lack of resources encouraged Mediterranean trade Greeks established colonies along Mediterranean coast |
| Greek Democracy and Politics | Developed direct democracy Citizens could vote on issues 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 |
| Roman Empire Development | Capital moved to Constantinople in 330 CE Location chosen for trade advantages 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) Christianity spread rapidly because it was the religion of the Roman Empire |
| Chinese Dynasties | Han Dynasty developed civil service exam to ensure skilled workers Fall of Han and less support of Confucianism led to Buddhism's rise Great Wall constructed to prevent attacks from the northern nomads |
| Confucianism | Considered a philosophy because it is a Code of conduct for behavior Impacted society by Emphasizing family relationships |
| Indian Empires | Maurya Empire: Ashoka promoted Buddhism Gupta Empire gained power by using military to control regional trade Hindu beliefs: spirit exists beyond body and mind |
| Buddhism | Gained popularity after Han Dynasty Spread through trade routes |
| Islam | Spread through trade in central Asia All members of the religion must make at least one pilgrimage to Mecca |