The classical era bared witness to several empires which employed differing techniques in establishing identity and idealism. What these empires valued above all else varied greatly: patriotism, religion, military, and control over their own people are just a few examples. Several empires during the classical era were led by rulers who decided who the lower classes were going to be and what rules they would follow. From rulers and priests down to the workers and the poor, thoughts and practices trickled down the class systems and dictated through philosophies and religions how lower classes would act. This was the way of Indian, Roman, and part of Chinese history. On the other hand, philosophies from Confucius and the Greeks contrast in that
