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