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Classical Period The expansion of empires and integration of new peoples.
Classical PeriodThe expansion of empires and
integration of new peoples.
Periodization…up to interpretation
Questions to Consider
Analyze the changes and continuities from the ancient period to the classical period.
Analyze the changes and continuities in the spread of civilizations from 600 BCE to 600 BCE.
Analyze the similarities and differences in the major world religions of the time period.
Analyze the similarities and differences in the rise and fall of empires this period.
Themes to Consider
Political organizationDemographics & MovementTradeGender RolesBelief Systems
Analyze the similarities and differences in two empires during the classical period.
Empires moved to expand and integrate new peoples.
Governments became more complex.
Expansion & Integration
India China
Golden Age & Decline
Han China
Expansion & Integration
Greece Rome
Analyze the changes and continuities in human migration
from 600 BCE to 600CE.
Human Migration: Bantu (1000BCE to 500CE)
Impact of Iron Migration patterns were related to
several important factors. Iron use begins 1500 BCE but its
impact is still felt in the classical age.◦ Population growth◦ Expansion of agriculture◦ Growth of cities◦ Expansion of civilization
Patterns of Settlement: Classical Era
Classical DemographySpread of epidemic disease
◦ Smallpox, Justinian plague, etc.Population decreases dramatically
◦ Europe falls 50% between 200-600 CE◦ Asia’s population falls from 170 to 135 million between 0-
600 CEContributes to the decline of classical empires
Spread of Buddhism & Christianity
Trade is primary mean by which religion spreads.
Christianity emphasizes a missionary thrust.
Analyze the changes and continuities in trade networks
from 600 BCE to 600 CE.
Major Trade Routes
Internal vs. External trade.Role of cities.Role of the environment.
Compare the role of women in two classical societies.
Women
Commonalities= patriarchies and importance of class/caste.
Analyze the similarities and differences in the major belief
systems that began in the classical period.
The major philosophical systems and religions that began during this period addressed social problems, reflected cultural values and integrated new
peoples into empires.
Hindu temple at Prambanan
Longmen Grottos, China
Landscape Painting by Tang Yin
The Crucifixion, 420 CE.
Analyze the similarities and differences in the expansion of
civilization outside of China, India and the Mediterranean.
Olmec, Chavin, MayaJapan
Polynesia Axum/Ethiopia
