Final Review - Classical Period

A special office used in a time of crisis. Person was granted absolute power.

The wealthy elite in Roman society.

Greek city-state known for philosophy and developing democracy.

How did Emperor Wudi, longtime ruler of the Han Dynasty, unify the different cultural groups he conquered?

The time in Roman history where citizens had the right to vote for their leaders.

Macedonian King that conquered the Greeks following the Peloponnesian Wars

A government ruled by a small group of powerful individuals.

Athens and her allies.

The common farmers, artisans, and merchants who made up the majority of Rome.

Greek city-state known for militarism.

The wars that united the Greek city-states against Darius and Xerxes.

A government where the power lies with the people directly voting on every decision.

A government ruled by a king or a queen.

A government where a single ruler seizes power without constitutional authority.

Strong Roman leader and military genius. Became dictator for life. Died shortly after.

Chinese dynasty divided into two parts. Held power during Roman Empire.

Conflict between Sparta and Athens. Lasted 27 years. Sparta won.

Sparta and her allies.

Longest reigning Han emperor. Expanded Chinese territory.

Macedonian King that conquered the Persians. Died at a young age. Never lost a battle.

The Han used culteral assimilation to unify conquered territories. What is cultural assimilation?

A government where citizens elect leaders to make decisions for them.