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Exploring Classical Civilizations: Greece, Rome, India, China

Discover the enduring legacies of Greece, Rome, India, and China – classical civilizations that shaped art, science, governance, and trade routes. Learn about their impactful contributions and unique characteristics.

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Exploring Classical Civilizations: Greece, Rome, India, China

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  1. 8/22 EQ: Why are some Civilizations considered “classic”? Do Now: (on your handout) • Create a list of things that you might describe as being “classic”. • What do these things have in common? • Why are they called “Classics”?

  2. Some Classics…. • Stand the test of time • Are well respected • Other people have tried to copy them, but can’t quite do it

  3. The Classical Civilizationsand Empires Greece Rome India China

  4. Classical Civilizations • Each civilization was influenced by its geographic setting • All had strong, well-organized governments and prosperous economies • Each made important contributions • Art • Science • Architecture • Law • Religion • Government • Developed global trade routes which prompted the sharing of ideas and technology and spurred cultural diffusion which is the mixing and blending of cultures

  5. Greece 1750 B.C. – 133 B.C. • Organized into city-states (polis) • Athens and Sparta • Alexander the Great and Hellenistic culture

  6. Rome 509 B.C. – 476 A.D. • Established a new form of government called a Republic • Pax Romana – period of peace and prosperity • Laws of the Twelve Tables

  7. India • Aryans • Caste System • Hinduism • Mauryan Empire • Ahsoka • Buddhism

  8. China 1028 B.C. – 220 A.D. • Zhou Dynasty • Mandate of Heaven • Confucius • Qin Dynasty • Great Wall of China • Han Dynasty • Silk Road

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