Greek conqueror of the Persian Empire and part of northwestern India.

The most famous ruler of the Mauryan empire; he converted to Buddhism and tried to rule peacefully and with tolerance.

A radical form of direct democracy in which much of the free male population of Athens had the franchise and officeholders were chosen by lot.

The great-nephew and adopted son of Julius Caesar who emerged as sole ruler of the Roman state at the end of an extended period of civil war.

Political systems that exercise coercive power, are usually multi-national, aggressive, and often conquer, rule & extract resources from other states.

Two major Persian invasions of Greece, in which the Persians were defeated on both land and sea each time.

Dynasty that ruled China, creating a durable state based on Shihuangdi's state-building achievement.

The period in which Greek culture spread widely into Eurasia in the kingdoms ruled by Alexander's political successors.

An empire located in Northern India and Central Asia. They maintained the Silk Road and they were one of the first emerging territories from Bactria.

A major empire founded by Chandragupta that encompassed most of India and unified the Indian subcontinent.

The "Roman Peace," a term typically used to denote the stability and prosperity of the early Roman Empire.

A major empire that expanded from the Iranian plateau to incorporate the Middle East from Egypt to India.

First emperor from the dynasty that forcibly reunited China and established a strong and repressive state.

The older of two sisters who led the Vietnamese Revolution. (12 - 43 C.E)