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7572806363Centralized GovernmentPower is concentrated in a central authority0
7572813254Civil ServiceAdministrative departments of government-based on exam scores1
7572828862MonopolyA group's exclusive control over the production and distribution of certain goods2
7572838741AssimilationThe adoption of a conqueror's culture-intermingling3
7572864073PatriarchalSocial system in which the father is head of the family. Both Mauryan and Gupta empires4
7572869692AsokaKing of the Mauryan Empire in 269BC, buddist beliefs/non-violence5
7572891571MatriarchalSocial system where the mother is the head of the family -Tamil Groups6
7572906360Religions TolerationRecognition of people's rights to have different religious beliefs.7
7572911097TamilA language and people of Southern India, the language spoken by the 3 kingdoms below the Mauryan empire.8
7572931340RepublicA form of government in which power is in the hands of the representatives and leaders elected by citizens9
7572940139DictatorA political leader given absolute power to make laws and command the army10
7572946424LegionA military unit made up of 5000 foot soldiers and a group of soldiers on horseback11
7572953106ConsulRome- One of the 2 powerful officials elected each year to command the army and direct the government.12
7572961701Civil WarA conflict between 2 political groups withing the same country13
7572967887Julius CaesarMilitary leader who served one year in consul conquered Gaul and marched on Rome14
7572976795TriumvirateA group of 3 rulers sharing control of the government15
7572982837AugustusOriginally called Octavian, grand nephew and adopted son of Julius Caesar. Ruled the 2nd triumvirate16
7572996791Pax RomanaA period of peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire lasting from 27BC to 180AD17
7573017070DiocletianRestored and reformed the empire. Set fixed prices for goods. Divided the the empire in 2, Greek and Latin.18
7573033534ConstantineGained control in 312AD. Secured control of the east. Moved capitol from Rome to Byzantium.19
7573068741Complex institutions in Han DynastyFormal government/social structure and Schools20
7573083019Specialized workers in Han DynastyConfuciast scholars, government officials, merchants, artisans, soldiers, nobles, etc21
7573095154Record keeping in Han DynastyStrips of wood then paper, SimaQian and his family22
7573108352Advanced Technology in Han Dynastypaper, collar harness for horses, whellbarrow, Iron tools, water mills23
7573126821Advanced cities Han DynastyAlong silk road Nanjing, Ivoyang, Ch'ang-an, Lansouh, Dunhuang24
7573138455Chandragupta MauraInfluenced by Alexander the Great, ruled largest empire in India 321 BC. Left to renounce his kingdom and seeked peace and knowledge on a mountain. Secular authority25
7573170613Chandra Gupta I320AD came into power by marriage into a royal family. Built river cities26
7573186398ConfucianismEthical system based on right and wrong. 5 basic relationships that can restore social gov and order. 1. ruler and subject 2. father and son 3. husband and wife 4. older brother and younger brother 5. friend and friend27
75732109814 virtues of a gentlemenPrivate (courteous) Serving (precise) With the people (Give more) Service from the people (Just)28
7573221753DaoismFounded by Laos. Only "natural order" is important. " When there is no desire, all things are at peace"29
7573241645Han Emperor WudiTook throne 141BC made profound changes in China. Broke the power of local nobles. Used scholars trained in ideas of Confucius. Expanded Han China30
7573430682LegalistsFounded by Hanfeizi and Li Si (and more). Powerful/efficient government was key to restoring order31

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