Persian Empire
What modern-day country did the Persian Empire start in?
Iran
Homer is traditionally associated with which works?
The Iliad and Odyssey
Name three Greek gods/goddesses/titans
Cronus, Rhea, Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Hades, Athena, Hermes, etc.
What is a republic?
A government system in which people vote for representatives to rule them
Name three Roman titans/gods/goddesses
Jupiter, Mars, Diana, Venus, Pluto, Neptune, Pluto, Bacchus, etc.
Who was the first leader/founder of the Persian Empire?
Cyrus the Great
Who was the leader who created the largest Greek empire?
Alexander the Great
What was the Colosseum primarily used for?
Gladiator fights and other public spectacles
How did Julius Caesar's rise to power affect the Roman Republic?
It basically led to the downfall of it.
Who divided the Persian Empire into provinces?
Darius I/Darius the Great
Which island was the Minoan civilization on?
Crete
These people are best known for building the first fortified cities on mainland Greece and possibly conquering the Minoans.
Mycenaeans
What happened on the Ides of March?
Julius Caesar was assassinated
Who was the first "official" emperor of Rome?
Augustus
What is the name for a Persian provinces?
Satraps
What was a polis?
Which Greek leader supported Athenian democracy and major construction projects?
Pericles
What is the difference between the patricians and the plebeians?
Patricians= Rich landowners
Plebeians= Poor commoners
What was "Pax Romana"?
Translates to "Roman Peace". It was a time of relative peace and stability within the Roman Empire.
Who invaded/took over the Persian Empire?
Alexander the Great (The Macedonians/Greeks)
What is the difference between Athens and Sparta?
Athens is art-focused and democratic. Sparta is war-focused and dictatorship.
What are the five "periods" of the Greeks? (It is okay if you can only get four)
Bronze Age (Mycenaeans and Minoans), Dark Age, Archaic Period, Classical Period, and Hellenistic Period.
What are the three "periods" of the Romans?
Why was Constantine significant in Roman history?
He supported Christianity and issued the Edict of Milan.