Geography
What continent do Greece and Rome still exist on today?
Europe
What type of architecture did the ancient Greeks use in their buildings?
Columns
Which Ancient civilization was known as the "Birthplace of Democracy"?
Ancient Greece
Aqueducts
What "boot shaped" land located in Southern Europe and extends to the Mediterranean Sea?
The Italian Peninsula
What sport started in ancient Greece and is still played today?
The Olympics
What type of government did Ancient Rome have?
Representative Democracy
What is architecture from Ancient Greece we still use today?
columns
What is the name of the major body of water surrounding the Italian Peninsula?
The Mediterranean Sea
What art was Rome famous for that used tiny pieces of glass or tile to make a picture?
Mosaics
What happens in a direct democracy?
People make decisions for themselves and vote based on those decisions.
What architecture from Ancient Rome do we still use today?
arches
What was the main form of entertainment in Ancient Rome?
gladiator fights and chariot races
What type of government did ancient Greece have?
Direct Democracy
What is the famous building in Ancient Greece that honors the goddess Athena, has many columns and inspired the design of our Supreme Court Building?
The Parthenon
What is a piece of land surrounded by water on three sides?
Peninsula
The act of giving or doing something.
Contribution
Explain how a representative democracy works.
Citizens vote for leaders to make decisions for them.
What is the famous building in Ancient Rome that hosted gladiator fights and chariot races?
The Colosseum