World History - Classical Civilizations Vocabulary

What is an Empire?

• A single city-state

• A group of states or countries under one supreme authority

• A small village

• A type of government

What are Classical Empires?

• Empires that existed in the 20th century

• Empires that grew out of ancient river valley civilizations

• Empires that were only in Europe

• Empires that never expanded

Which countries were part of the Eastern Classical Empires?

• Greece and Rome

• China, India, and Persia

• North America and Europe

• Aztec and Maya

Which continents are included in the Western World?

• Asia and Africa

• North America, South America, and Europe

• Australia and Antarctica

• Europe and Asia

Which regions are included in the Eastern World?

• Middle East, Asia, and Russia

• North America and Europe

• South America and Africa

• Australia and Antarctica

Which empire is part of the Classical Middle East Empires?

• Persia

• Greece

• Rome

• China

Which empires are part of the Classical India Empires?

• Mauryan, Gupta, and Kushan

• Zhou, Qin, and Han

• Aztec and Maya

• Greeks and Romans

Which dynasties are part of the Classical China DYNASTY Empires?

• Zhou, Qin, and Han

• Mauryan and Gupta

• Aztec and Maya

• Greeks and Romans

What are common elements of Classical Civilizations?

• Simple governments and isolated communities

• Complex governments, trade networks, social structures, belief systems, and cultural traditions

• Lack of trade and simple belief systems

• Only cultural traditions.

Who was the leader of Confucianism?

• CHURCHILL

• CONFUCIOUS

• PLATO

• GEORGE WASHINGTON