Discussion Post: World Civilization
• The phenomenon of empires was new during the 1st Millennium BCE, what were the political and geographical motives for empires to build road systems? Tignor, Current Trends in World History: Building Roads, pp. 216-217, is of use for this question
• What is the historical significance of Hellenism and Buddhism? It is interesting to note that Buddhism and Hellenism expanded and had such a level of influence - why was this the case?
• How did the Han Dynasty use Confucian Philosophy to legitimize their rule and create a solid foundation for subsequent dynasties?
• Explain the relations between the Xiongnu, the Yuezhi and the Han Dynasty.
• What were the historical reasons for the emergence of Judaism and Christianity?
• What was the connection between the Roman and Byzantine Empires?
The response should include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.