Ancient Rome
What is a city-state?
City-state is a usually small, independent country consisting of a single city, the government of which exercises full sovereignty or control over itself and all territories within its borders
What is Ying and Yang?
*Meant to balance each other in the world
One effect of rugged, mountainous geography on the civilization of ancient Greece was the development of
independent city-states.
Polytheism
the belief of more than one God
What is the capital of New York?
Albany
What is the difference between an Empire and a Republic?
Republic
A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives.
Empire:
An extensive group of states or countries under a single supreme authority.
Why were the Terracotta Soldiers built?
To protect the emperor in the afterlife.
Why did Sparta and Athens go to war against each other?
Monotheism
What is a Tsunami?
A tsunami or tidal wave is a series of waves in a water body caused by the displacement of a large volume of water, generally in an ocean or a large lake.
Who was Julius Caesar?
4 BCE He is named Roman dictator for life.
Abolished political parties
Revised taxation
Tripled the Senate
Was stabbed 20 times.
Why was the Great Wall of China built?
A long-fortified wall in northern China designed to keep northern invaders out. It protected them from the Mongolians.
What is the story of philosophy?
Philosophy uses the tools of logic and reason to analyze the ways in which humans experience the world. It teaches critical thinking, close reading, clear writing, and logical analysis.
Confucianism
Created by Confucius
Took little interest in religious matters. Focused on social order & government. Spoke about obedience & relationships. Everyone has a duty- respect the family
What is Dia De Los Muertos?
The Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico, in particular the Central and South regions, and by people of Mexican heritage elsewhere.
What was the Romanians main method of entertainment?
Sporting arenas like the colosseum. People would fight against each other and against ferocious animals.
What is the Silk Road?
The Silk Road was a network of trade routes which connected the East and West, and was central to the economic, cultural, political, and religious interactions between these regions from the 2nd century BCE to the 18th century.
List three memorable Greek inventions and explain why they important our society today.
Olympics
Mythology
What are the differences between Buddhism and Hinduism?
Buddhism rejects the priests of Hinduism, the formal rituals, and the caste system. Buddha urged people to seek enlightenment through meditation.
Which indigenous civilization invented chocolate?
The Aztecs
What did the Caesars (the Julian line) think about christianity?
Roman Caesars thought it brought disunity.
•Respect for parents and family needs.
•Aim for respect, harmony & good relationships.
Describe the events that occurred during the Persian war.
King Darius of Persia sent messengers to Greek city-states, but bad storm forced them to go back
Persia sent his fleet to attack Greece once gain, and after 8 days of fighting, Athenians won.
Immigrant Bargain
It's a term use to described the pressure immigrant parent placed on their children to achieve the American Dream on their behalf.