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Classical Period

Classical Period. The expansion of empires and integration of new peoples. Political organization Demographics & Movement Trade Gender Roles Belief Systems. Themes to Consider. Analyze the changes and continuities from the ancient period to the classical period.

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Classical Period

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  1. Classical Period The expansion of empires and integration of new peoples.

  2. Political organization • Demographics & Movement • Trade • Gender Roles • Belief Systems Themes to Consider

  3. 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. Questions to Consider

  4. Periodization…up to interpretation

  5. 1500 BCE ____________ ____________ 1350 BCE ____________ ____________ ________________ 1200 BCE ________________ 1000 BCE 800 BCE ________________ ____________ _____________ c500 BCE ____________ c450 BCE ____________ ____________ ________________ 402 BCE 330 BCE _______________ ________________ 322 BCE ________________ 221 BCE ________________ 202 BCE ________________ 184 BCE c100 BCE ____________ ____________ 27 BCE _______________ 180 CE _______________ ________________ 220 CE 300ff CE _______________ ________________ 300ff CE ________________ 320 CE 476 CE _______________ ________________ 535 CE

  6. Analyze the similarities and differences in two empires during the classical period.

  7. Empires moved to expand and integrate new peoples. • Governments became more complex.

  8. India • China Expansion & Integration

  9. Greece • Rome Expansion & Integration

  10. Han China Golden Age & Decline

  11. Analyze the changes and continuities in human migration from 600 BCE to 600CE.

  12. Human Migration: Bantu (1000BCE to 500CE)

  13. 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

  14. Patterns of Settlement: Classical Era

  15. Classical Demography • Spread 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 CE • Contributes to the decline of classical empires

  16. Trade is primary mean by which religion spreads. • Christianity emphasizes a missionary thrust. Spread of Buddhism & Christianity

  17. Analyze the changes and continuities in trade networks from 600 BCE to 600 CE.

  18. Internal vs. External trade. • Role of cities. • Role of the environment. Major Trade Routes

  19. Compare the role of women in two classical societies.

  20. Commonalities= patriarchies and importance of class/caste. Women

  21. 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.

  22. Hindu temple at Prambanan

  23. Longmen Grottos, China

  24. Jewish Helios, 6th c.

  25. Landscape Painting by Tang Yin

  26. The Crucifixion, 420 CE.

  27. Analyze the similarities and differences in the expansion of civilization outside of China, India and the Mediterranean. Olmec, Chavin, Maya Japan Polynesia Axum/Ethiopia

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