The Classical Period, 600 B.C.E.–600 C.E.: Uniting Large Regions II The Classical Period, 600 B.C.E.–600 C.E.: Uniting Large Regions

A jade funeral suit from the Western Han Dynasty, late 2nd century B.C. Chinese styles spread as the Empire expanded. A jade funeral suit from the Western Han Dynasty, late 2nd century B.C. Chinese styles spread as the Empire expanded.

Map 2.1 Political Units of the World, c. 800–750 B.C.E.

Map 2.2 Political Units of the World, c. 1–100 C.E.

Interior view of the Roman baths, in Bath, England Interior view of the Roman baths, in Bath, England. Roman styles spread to distant parts of the Empire, creating a wide area of partially shared cultures. Interior view of the Roman baths, in Bath, England. Roman styles spread to distant parts of the Empire, creating a wide area of partially shared cultures.

TIMELINE 600 B.C.E. to 250 B.C.E. TIMELINE 600 B.C.E. to 250 B.C.E.

TIMELINE 1 C.E. to 750 C.E. TIMELINE 1 C.E. to 750 C.E.