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AP World History
KHS 2016-17
Classical Civilizations: Periodization 2 (600 B.C.E. to 600 C.E.)
Classical civilizations are defined as those that had a large, enduring influence over a large number of people. Thus, classical
civilizations are important topics in AP World History due to their impact. Classical civilizations include the Zhou, Qin, and Han
dynasties of China, the Mauryan and Gupta dynasties of India, the Persian Empire, the Greek city-states, Alexander the Great’s
empire, and the Roman Empire. A FEW EXAMPLES HAVE BEEN DONE FOR YOU.
Classical Chinese
Specific Characteristics
Significance
Dynasty (include
dates)
Zhou
• increasingly centralized government
with growing bureaucracy
Qin
Han
Classical India
(include dates)
Specific Characteristics
Significance
• Aryans had huge influence over
region, and their traditions and
customs continue to influence India
today
Aryan India
• after Epic Age, India divided into 16 states, with Magadha the
strongest state
Mauryan Dynasty
322-230 B.C.E.
1
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Classical India
(include dates)
KHS 2016-17
Specific Characteristics
Significance
Specific Characteristics
Significance
Specific Characteristics
Significance
Gupta Dynasty
Classical Middle East
(include dates)
Persian
Empire
Classical
Mediterranean
(include dates)
Greece
Alexander the Great
2
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Classical
Mediterranean
(include dates)
Specific Characteristics
Rome
3
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Significance