Comparing the rise and fall of empires - I.L.

Multiple Choice

Why is it important for historians to compare the rise and fall of different empires?

• To understand the unique features of each empire

• To identify patterns and differences in how empires grow and decline

• To learn about the leaders of each empire

• To memorize dates and events

Multiple Choice

How did Philip II of Macedon contribute to Alexander the Great's later success in building an empire?

• By conquering Persia himself

• By establishing a strong kingdom and using strategies like bribery and warfare

• By inventing new military technology

• By forming alliances with Rome

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the Han Dynasty's approach to governance is correct?

• The Han Dynasty abolished the imperial bureaucracy established by the Qin.

• Han Gaozu promoted Confucianism as the state ideology.

• The Han Dynasty increased the harshness of edicts and taxes.

• Qin Shi Huang encouraged moral uprightness through Confucianism.

Open Ended

Describe the process by which Alexander the Great was able to bring the Persian Empire under his control. What factors, both personal and external, contributed to his success?

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The Han emperors built a shared sense of

among their diverse subjects through Confucian ethics.

Open Ended

What are some of the broad factors historians use to explain the collapse of empires?

Multiple Choice

After Alexander's death, his empire was divided among his generals. Which of the following was NOT one of the territories or leaders that emerged from this division?

• Antigonus

• Seleucus

• Ptolemy

• Darius III

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a major factor that contributed to the decline of the Gupta Empire after 450 CE?

• Invasions from the Hephthalites (White Huns)

• Expansion of trade routes

• Rise of Buddhism

• Construction of new cities

Open Ended

Explain how the loss of territory and continued fighting affected the Gupta dynasty's ability to maintain power and stability.

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Historians often categorize the reasons for the rise and fall of empires as political, economic, social and cultural, or

.

Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blank: Empires are often divided into smaller, more manageable political units, usually called

.

Open Ended

Reflecting on what you learned today, what are some similarities and differences in how empires rise and grow?