Monday, November 25, 2013

Chapter 6 Part I Classical Greece

1. Identify the major geographical features and
natural resources of Greece and their impact on Greek development
2. Identify the seas that border Greece
3. What factors led to the transition of government in Athens
from the following form of governments 

Monarchy to Oligarchy? 
Oligarchy to Tyranny?  
Tyranny to Democracy?
4. Identify the king's council of nobles grew in power until
it became the real ruler in Athens.
5. Describe the experience of a typical Spartan
soldier during the ages from 7 to 65.
6. Compare and contrast Sparta and Athens in terms of
A) government structure, 

B) culture 
C) amount of individual freedom
7. Describe each of these battles
Battle of Salamis Bay.
Battle of Thermopylae
Battle of Marathon
Darius I
Xerxes
Cliesthenes
Pisistratus
Phidipidies
Leonidas
Helots
Events held in ancient Greek Olympics
Agora
Greek imports and exports

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Ancient China’s Study Guide

Geographic barriers protecting China from foreign invaders.
Shang Dynasty’s characteristics
The object of the worship by the royal family during the Shang dynasty?
Bronze casting
Privileges of the Chinese ruler?
Role of Ancient Chinese women
Why did priests have so much power in the Shang dynasty?
Most of the common people in Shang China were?
Chinese family and its role in Confucianism?
Confucius's basic solution to the wars and suffering
Why was Confucius unable to bring about a peaceful, stable society in China?
The "twin principles'' of Confucian teaching
The primary punishment for dishonoring the family name?
The dynasty during the classical age of China's history
Method priests used to discern the will of dead ancestors
Characteristics of the Chou dynasty
5 relationships emphasized by Confucius?
What is a dynasty?

What are the major differences between Confucianism and Taoism?