Classical Empires

5. - Roman infrastructure that helped connect the empire and enhance trade and communication.
7. - Thinkers like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle who explored ethics, metaphysics, and logic in Ancient Greece.
9. Tables - The codified laws of the Roman Republic, meant to protect citizens' rights.
10. - Roman engineering marvels that transported water to cities.
11. - A religion that spread along the Silk Road and influenced China during the classical period.
16. - The wealthy, noble families in ancient Rome.
17. - The empire that built the Royal Road and practiced Zoroastrianism.
18. of Heaven - The Chinese belief that rulers were divinely chosen and could lose their right to rule if they governed poorly.

1. - Officials in ancient Rome who represented the interests of the plebeians (common people).
2. - The cultural blend of Greek, Egyptian, Persian, and Indian influences following Alexander the Great's conquests.
3. - A Chinese philosophy emphasizing order, respect, and moral governance, founded by Confucius.
4. - The belief in many gods, practiced in Rome and Greece.
6. - The Greek city-state known for its military strength.
8. Romana - The long period of relative peace in the Roman Empire, lasting about 200 years.
12. - The type of government first developed in Athens where citizens participate directly in decision-making.
13. - The aristocratic branch of Rome’s government during the Republic.
14. - The Persian emperor known for his tolerant rule and respect for local customs.
15. - A Chinese dynasty known for consolidating the empire and trading on the Silk Road.
17. - The Athenian leader who expanded democracy and led during Athens' Golden Age.
19. - The first emperor of Rome, who established the Roman Empire after the Republic.