Chapter 5.6 Flashcards
Most Greeks and Romans were_________.
Farmers
How did Persia and Greece share political features?
Both reliant on slavery, both had a strong merchant class, both had strong conquering military.
What complicated farming in Greece and Italy?
The soil conditions were not ideal for grain growing, which was the staple crop. Many grew other crops and had to buy their own food so they fell into debt.
How did the social class of merchants compare in the Mediterranean, India, and China?
They fared best in India, then the Mediterranean, then in China.
What effect did slavery have on the classical economy?
It was a key ingredient, they were used mainly for household purposes in Rome and Athens, but for agriculture in Sparta.
How did Mediterranean civilization stand on technological advances compared to India and China?
It was far behind, which caused trade between them to be discouraged
Both Confucianism and Greco-Roman society emphasized the importance of what?
A tight-knit family structure with a strong patriarchal figure
Were women more oppressed in China or Mediterranean civilization?
China
What impact did Rome’s economy have on the environment?
It caused the environment to suffer serious consequences
