Ancient Civilizations and Their Governments

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What was the Pax Romana?

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A period of peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire

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What is a city-state?

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An independent state consisting of a city and its surrounding territory.

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What is an autocracy?

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A government in which the ruler has unlimited power.

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Which dynasty ruled China for most of the period from 202 B.C. to A.D. 220?

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Han Dynasty

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What is a centralized government?

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A government that concentrates power in a central authority

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What is assimilation in the context of ancient empires?

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A policy of encouraging conquered peoples to adopt the institutions and customs of the conquering nation.

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Who was Asoka?

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Grandson of Chandragupta; leader who brought the Mauryan Empire to its greatest height

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What is religious toleration?

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Acceptance of the right of people to have differing religious beliefs

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What was the Trojan War?

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A war in which the Mycenaeans attacked the city of Troy.

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What is an aristocracy?

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A government ruled by a small group of noble families.