Unit 4 Review

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According to the chapter, what is one key difference between a civilization and an empire?

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Empires are distinguished by their large size and centralized, often autocratic, forms of government.

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How did geography affect the growth and stability of ancient empires as described in the chapter?

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Empires developed in areas with natural resources and protective barriers, yet some geographic features (like deserts or mountains) also limited their expansion.

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Which famous trade route linked China with the Roman Empire and played a major role in cultural diffusion?

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The Silk Road

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Which method did the Achaemenid (Persian) Empire use to govern its vast and culturally diverse territories?

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They divided the empire into regions managed by appointed governors (satraps)

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What is an example of an internal factor that led to the decline of an empire?

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Corruption and poor leadership leading to instability

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How did trade routes like the Silk Road contribute to ancient empires and cultural diffusion?

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Facilitating the exchange of goods and ideas, supported by innovations like the use of camels.

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What is an empire?

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one government ruling over many peoples

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What did bigger ships lead to?

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More trade of goods and ideas

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How did the Silk Road and other ancient trade routes impact society as a whole?

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The trade routes made it easier to transfer cultural practices and religious ideas.

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A government in which citizens vote and elect officials to represent them is called a:

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Republic