Classical Civilizations
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#AP World History: Modern Study Guide
#Classical Civilizations (600 BCE - 600 CE)
Classical civilizations laid the groundwork for later societies and are essential for understanding the development of world history.
This unit typically accounts for 10-15% of the exam. Focus on understanding the unique characteristics of each civilization and their impact on the world.
# Classical Civilizations
This section will delve deeper into what constitutes a classical civilization and explore several prominent examples.
#What Defines a Classical Civilization?
Classical civilizations are characterized by their lasting impact, development of new technologies, political structures, belief systems, and contributions to intellectual and cultural advancements. They are societies from which others inherit significant ideas and practices.
#Examples of Classical Civilizations:
- Greece: Known for its contributions to philosophy, democracy, art, architecture, mathematics, and literature. 🏛️
- Rome: Famous for its republic, later empire, military prowess, engineering, law, and language. 🏛️
- Persia: Recognized for its vast empire, administrative efficiency, infrastructure like the Royal Road, and religious tolerance under Cyrus the Great. 👑
- Qin and Han Dynasties (China): Marked by the development of Confucianism and Daoism, bureaucratic systems, advanced technology, and the Silk ...
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