Classical Civilizations - Elements of Civ,Geography & Leadership

Which civilization controlled the most territory?

• Gupta
• Maurya

Extensive trade networks promote______________.

• Isolation

• Cultural diffusion

• Militarism

• Religious tolerance

The Roman Empire existed from 509 BCE to 476 CE. At its height, it ruled all the land around the Mediterranean Sea. Which letter corresponds with its location?

• A
• B
• C
• D

Historians have defined the Classical Age by its distinctive features, including advancements of a Golden Age, expansion of territories, a surplus of goods, and the spread of culture and ideas. By naming this period the Classical Age, historians have participated in ____________.

• Historical Event Definition

• Periodization

• Grouping

• Classifying artifacts

The Han Empire existed from 200 BCE to 460 CE. It was located in an area in East Asia that is now mostly modern-day China. Which letter corresponds with its location?

• A
• B
• C
• D

Classical civilizations arose ______ river valley civilizations. 

• before
• after

Classical Civilizations relied on food surpluses to enable __________.

• Trade networks

• Job security

• Overpopulation

• Job Specialization

Which innovation most contributed to the agricultural development of the civilizations depicted in the map?

• Paper
• Irrigation systems
• Gunpowder
• Compass

Which civilization grew next to the Ganges River in the Indus Valley?

• Mesopotamia
• India
• China
• Egypt

The Qin Dynasty only lasted from 221 BCE to 209 in East Asia. After the Qin Dynasty collapsed, the Han Dynasty took over the same area and expanded it further west.  Which letter corresponds with its location?

• A
• B
• C
• D