Test #2 History (Makeup)

During the gupta empire scholars developed the decimal system and made advances in medicine while han dynasty (lasting 

Provided a foundation

2 factors of decline of gupta

• Invasions by outside groups

• economic problems

Cyrus the great

Religious tolerance

Innovation unify persian empire

Extensive road system

How did classical greece influence later civilizations?

Establishing direct democracy

Effect of persian wars on greece

Golden age (athens leading city state)

Most significant cultural result of alexander the great conquest

Blending greek, persian, indian, and egyptian influences

How did rome’s geography shape roman republic

Fertile plains

Institutions from rome helped later civilizations

Rule of law and republic parts of gov

Part A: Which idea in classical greece became foundation of western political thought

Direct participation of citizens in government

Part B:

Roman republican institutions like the senate

Rugged mountains  (how did geo most influence political development of ancient greece)

Formation of independent city states

Golden age achievement

Gupta empire advances in math

Silk road cultural diffusion during classical period

Spread of buddhism from india into china

Primary purpose of civil service exam in classical china

To ensure gov positions were awarded

How did religion influence the persian empire during the classical period (zoroastrianism on top)

Zoroastrianism provided moral guidance, while Persian rulers practiced religious tolerance

Major effect of Peloponnesian Wars

Macedonia (city states became weakened)

Why were 12 tables important

Written code of law