classic civilizations
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Roman
Roman
Greek
Maurya
Han
Timeline - Classical Civilizations “Classical” Civilization – Very highly organized civilization that contributed many things to our lives today.
(Polis)
Hard Coastline
Poor Soil
Trading
Natural Resources
Grapes
Olives
Adaptations?
Athens vs. Sparta:
2 main city-states, fought against each other in the Peloponnesian Wars
Alexander the Great:
took over the “then known world” – Egypt, Persian and India
Hellenistic Culture:
A blend of Greek, Egyptian, Persian and Indian culture (a great example of cultural diffusion)
Created by Alexander the Great
Hellenistic Culture:
Weaponry
Art
Technology
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