Part II Notes Flashcards
The Zhou dynasty featured…
decentralized politics but important cultural innovations, while later dynasties emphasized order and centralization.
The hallmarks of classical Chinese politics…
were the power of the emperor, the development of a bureaucracy, and the expansion of state functions.
Chinese culture featured the development of…
the Confucian system, but Daoism and distinctive scientific, artistic traditions complemented Confucianism.
Indian civilization was deeply influenced by…
geography and climate. Centuries of Aryan invasion and consolidation laid the foundation of classical Indian civilization.
Two major empires…
united large parts of India at crucial periods in classical Indian history.
Local and regional governments dominated in…
India, which placed less emphasis on politics than other early civilizations.
The religions of classical India were…
Hinduism and Buddhism, helping also to shape distinctively Indian arts and sciences.
The caste system structured…
India’s social framework, but a strong emphasis on trade was also important. Family life combined patriarchy with an emphasis on affection.
India’s artistic and cultural influence reached…
many parts of the ancient world because of its extensive trade, even as India shaped a distinctive version of classical civilization.
Rome began to decline in…
about 180 AD, losing territory and suffering economic reversals. The legacy of the classical civilizations in the Mediterranean and Middle East was important even after this decline.
Greek and Roman economies were based on…
commercial agriculture, trade, and slavery. The two societies developed somewhat different versions of the patriarchal family.
Greece and Rome did not generate…
a major religion.
Greece and Rome were ruled by…
aristocrats but also introduced some democratic elements. The Roman empire encompassed a huge territory and population.
Greek culture reached its height during…
the 5th century BC, its empire spreading through the empire of Alexander the Great. Rome was greatly influenced by Greek tradition as it developed its Republic and its empire.
Persia established…
durable political and cultural traditions.
