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 Civilizations
What makes a civilization "classical?”
Lesson #2: Classical India
What historical and geographical circumstances led to the rise of classical civilizations in India?
Lesson #3: Hinduism Beliefs
What are the major beliefs and practices of Hinduism?
Beliefs and Practices of Hinduism (Slides)
Lesson #4: Impact on Life
How does Hinduism impact the lives of Hindus?
Lesson #5: Buddhism Beliefs
What are the major beliefs and practices of Buddhism?
Lesson #6: Spread of Buddhism
How did Buddhism spread?
Lesson #7: Maurya Empire and the Edicts of Ashoka
How did Ashoka gain, consolidate, and maintain power during the Maurya Empire?
Lesson #8: Gupta Golden Age
What led to the Gupta Golden Age? How did the Gupta Golden Age impact India, other regions, and later periods in history?
The Gupta Golden Age Achievement & Innovations (Slides)
Lesson #9: Classical China
How did geography affect the development of classical civilizations in China?
Lesson #11: Confucianism
What are the major beliefs and practices of Confucianism?
Lesson #12: Han Dynasty
What led to the Han Golden Age? How did the Han Golden Age impact China, other regions, and later periods in history?
End of Unit 9.3: Enduring Issues