Government
What type of government did Athens develop?
Direct democracy
Rome developed on which peninsula?
Italian Peninsula
What was a Greek polis?
A city State
Which philosopher emphasized questioning beliefs and critical thinking?
Socrates
How did the geography of Greece influence the development of Greek civilization?
Mountains helped separate communities into independent city-states
Who were the primary political citizens in Athenian democracy?
Adult male citizens
Who were the wealthy and powerful families in Roman society?
Patricians
Which Greek city-state was known for direct democracy, trade, philosophy, and a powerful navy?
Athens
Which philosopher was the student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle?
Plato
The first recorded Olympic Games were held in:
776 BCE
What type of government did Rome traditionally establish in 509 BCE?
Republic
What were the Punic Wars?
Wars between Rome and Carthage
Which Greek architectural style is known for scroll-shaped decorations?
Ionic
Which philosopher taught Alexander the Great?
Aristotle
What was Hellenistic culture?
the spread and mixing of Greek culture with other cultures
What is a republic?
Government in which people choose representatives or leaders
Which Roman leader was assassinated in 44 BCE?
Julius Caesar
The ancient Olympic Games were held in honor of:
Zeus
Who believed in reason and Knowledge
Plato
Which Roman achievement transported water over long distances?
Aqueducts
Who were the ordinary Roman citizens who fought for greater political rights?
Plebeians
What does Pax Romana mean?
Roman Peace
Who fought against each other during the Peloponnesian War?
Athens and Sparta
Who believed in experince
Aristotle
Who was the Carthaginian general who crossed the Alps with an army that included elephants?
Hannibal