Rome vs Greece
Q: Which civilization focused more on philosophy and ideas?
A: Greece
Q: What is a republic?
A: A government where citizens elect leaders
Q: What is civic duty?
A: Responsibilities citizens have
Q: Who were the wealthiest class in Rome?
A: Patricians
Q: Who did Rome fight in the Punic Wars?
Carthage
Q: Which civilization was more unified and organized?
Rome
Q: What was one goal of Roman government?
A: Prevent one person from having too much power
Q: Name one example of civic duty in Rome
A: Voting or serving in the army
Q: Who were the common people?
Plebeians
Q: What happened to Carthage after Rome won?
A: Destroyed; people killed or enslaved
Q: What was one strength of Rome compared to Greece?
A: Organization, infrastructure, or unity
Q: Who had more influence in Roman government?
A: Wealthy citizens / patricians
Q: How did civic duty help Rome?
A: Kept it strong and organized
Q: Who had the least power?
A: Enslaved people
Q: What is genocide?
A: Intentional destruction of a group
Q: Why was Greece less stable than Rome?
A: It was divided into city-states that often fought
Q: What was one weakness of Roman government?
A: Not everyone had a voice
Q: What was a weakness of civic duty?
A: Only certain groups could participate
Q: What was one effect of the social structure?
A: Unequal power / limited opportunities
Q: Give one piece of evidence that Carthage was destroyed completely
A: Killing, enslavement, burning city
Q: Which civilization made life easier for people and why?
A: Answers vary (must include evidence + reasoning)
Q: Was Roman government fair? Why or why not?
A: Must include inequality + limited voice
Q: Who benefited the most from civic duty and who was left out?
A: Citizens benefited; women, enslaved people, non-citizens excluded
Q: Did the social structure help or hurt most people? Why?
A: Must include inequality + impact
Q: Was the destruction of Carthage genocide? Defend your answer
A: Must include definition + evidence