WHI GRAPES Units - Politics

GRAPES Units - Politics

Case Studies in Ancient History

Section 1

Hammurabi & Chinese Dynasties

Open Ended

What other code/set of guidelines have we talked about that also had the idea of "eye for an eye"?

​Dynasties of China

• ​1,200 years of Chinese history ruled by dynasties.

• ​There were 9 important dynasties and 23 minor.

• ​The 9 important dynasties covered 1,800 years.

• ​The weaker dynasties cover only 300 years.

• ​For most of imperial China, a stable government was maintained.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were characteristics of Confucius's belief system?

• eye for an eye

• 5 Relationships

• filial piety

• 5 Pillars

• education is important

Open Ended

How was Shi Huangdhi's legacy both positive AND negative? Provide an example for each.

Section 2

Athens, Sparta, & Rome

Multiple Choice

Which of the following were ways that citizens were kept in check in Athenian democracy?

• Through the lottery system.

• Women participating equally with men

• Taxing the poor

• Ostracism

Fill in the Blanks

Despite their military & athletic strength, the Spartans neglected other areas of life. Provide 1-2 examples.

Fill in the Blanks

How did the plebeians gain more rights in the Roman Republic?

Part 3

Feudalism - Japan & Europe

More about the Manor System during the Economics Unit!

Multiple Choice

Which class had the power to rule feudal Japan?

• Shoguns

• Daiymo

• Samurai

• Merchants

Open Ended

How are samurai and knights similar? Different? Provide one example for each!

Multiple Select

Which of the following had social classes strongly connected to their political system?

• Athens

• Rome

• China

• Feudal Japan

• Feudal Europe