World History: Ancient Asian Empires Lesson

In this full World History lesson, explore the rise and achievements of the Ancient Empires of Asia, including the Persian Empire, Mauryan and Gupta Empires of India, and the Qin and Han Dynasties of China.

We’ll examine how these empires expanded their territories, governed large populations, developed belief systems like Confucianism, Daoism, Legalism, and Buddhism, and built trade networks like the Silk Road — while also analyzing the challenges that led to their decline.

🧠 Topics Covered:

Persian Empire: Cyrus the Great, Royal Road, Zoroastrianism

India: Mauryan & Gupta Empires, Ashoka, Hinduism, Buddhism

China: Qin & Han Dynasties, Great Wall, Confucianism, bureaucracy

The Silk Road & cultural diffusion

Common challenges of large empires

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🎯 Lesson Objective:
Students will describe the major achievements of Ancient Persia, India, and China, compare their governments and belief systems, and explain their lasting influence on the modern world.

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