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1. Describe the expansion and fall of Rome. What were its unique traits as well as its strengths and weaknesses? |
- violent conquest to expand - Roman Empire comprised of a lot of coastlines - Pax Romana (25 bce - 250 ce) Augustus - Weapons and battle tactics (innovations) maniple - Large armies - Talented Rulers (culture, games, roads, buildings) |
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2. What are the similarities and differences between the development of Christianity in the Roman Empire and the development of Buddhism in China? Was there any relation to their respective political structures? |
- Both became unifying religions leaders converting to them (Constantine and Asoka) - missionaries outsider religions at first facing scorn and persecution - Christians initially persecuted but became religion of the Roman Empire Buddhism altered (Mahayana School) |
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3. It makes sense that the Roman Empire became so massive, Romans had a talent for war. Don’t you agree? |
- Serve in military for life - joining between 17 - 18 - large armies - Marcus Sergius - Decimation (kill every 10th person) - talented leaders - punic wars |
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4. How did Alexander the Great’s conquests alter the political landscape of Afro-Eurasia? What types of political regimes emerged in his wake? |
- Married Roxana (she was from the far east) - bringing easterners into empire - sets up capitals in east (several) - soldiers settling in the east - building of roads (tyranny, oligarchy, dictatorship) - democracy |
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5. Compare and contrast the development and impact of Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity, and Islam. |
Buddhism is centered upon the life and teachings of Gautama Buddha, whereas Christianity is centered on the Life and Teachings of Jesus Christ also believes that Christ Is the Son Of God .Hinduism and Islam are the third and second most popular religions in the world respectively. They differ in many respects. Islam is a monotheistic Abrahamic religion, founded by Prophet Muhammad in the Middle East in the 7th century CE. Hinduism on the other hand is religious tradition that originated in the Indian subcontinent in the pre-classical era (1500–500 BCE) and does not have a specific founder. |
