Classical civilizations in Eurasia employed a variety of methods to expand and maintain control over vast territories. They developed lasting cultural achievements. Both internal and external forces led to the eventual decline of these empires.
Lesson #1: Classical Greece
What was the geographic and historical context for the rise of classical civilizations in Greece?
Lesson #2: Golden Age of Athens
What led to the Golden Age of Athens? How did the Golden Age of Athens impact Greece, other regions, and later periods in history?
Lesson #3: Alexander the Great
What were the effects of Alexander the Great's empire?
Lesson #4: Classical Rome
What was the historical context for the rise of classical civilizations in Rome?
Lesson #5: Rome Maintains Power
How did Rome gain, consolidate, and maintain power?
Lesson #6: Twelve Tables
What can we as historians learn about Roman society from The Twelve Tables of Rome?
Lesson #7: Pax Romana
What led to the Roman Golden Age, Pax Romana? How did Pax Romana impact Rome, other regions, and later periods in history?
Lesson #8: Beliefs of Christianity
How did Christianity form? What are the major beliefs of Christianity?
Founding & Beliefs of Christianity (Slides)
Founding & Beliefs of Christianity - Graphic Organizer (Docs)
Lesson #9: Spread of Christianity
How did Christianity impact the lives of Christians living in the Roman Empire?
Lesson #10: The Fall of Rome
How and why did the Roman Empire lose power?
End of Unit 9.3: Review Materials
End of Unit 9.3: Enduring Issues
Classical Museum: India
Classical Museum: China
Classical Museum: Greece
Classical Museum: Rome