Greece
What kind of government was Athens known for?
(Direct) Democracy
What Roman institution still influences the American government today as a political body that discusses laws?
The Senate
The Persians posted all of their laws publicly so everyone could see and understand them, just like what Mesopotamian leader?
Hammurabi
What religion was legalized in Rome in 313 with the passing of the Edict of Milan?
Christianity
What civilization did we study that went from a Monarchy -> a Republic -> an Empire?
Rome! (no points)
What is a tyranny?
a form of government in which the ruling power is in the hands of an individual who has seized control, often by illegal means
What monumental building in Rome hosted executions, mock naval battles, and wild beast hunts?
The Colosseum
The main part of the Persian Empire was centered in what modern day country?
Iran
What does the term 'religious persecution' mean?
Being targeted/mistreated/oppressed because of your religion
One major cause of the fall of Rome and the Han Dynasty was social inequality - what does this mean?
An unequal distribution of resources, land, wealth, etc... in society (a 'wealth gap')
What is an Oligarchy?
A government system where power rests with a small group of elites
What were the Twelve Tables?
Ancient Roman laws that formed the basis of lots of the modern legal system
What is a satrap?
A local governor in the Persian Empire that helped manage the massive amounts of land and people it controlled
Greek and Roman temples are well known for having what architectural features that are still popular today?
Columns
Which of the following was not one of the reasons for the fall of Rome/the Han Dynasty?: high taxes, massive territories, Christianity, weak leaders, or unreast of the peasants
Christianity (it's often considered a cause for the fall of Rome, but it never spread to the Han Dynasty)
What are famous Greeks like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle known for?
Philosophy
What period in the Roman Empire was known as Rome's Golden Age?
The Pax Romana (~27-180 CE; from the reigns of Augustus to Marcus Aurelius
Who was Cyrus the Great?
The first emperor of the Persian Empire, known for his fair treatment of minority groups & respect for their cultures
What was Cyrus the Great's policy towards people of other religions?
He was tolerant of other religions, allowing conquered people to continue practicing their religions and cultural practices
Prior to the fall of Rome, Christianity was able to spread rapidly due to what forms of infrastructure?
Roads and sea routes
What kind of subjects (be specific!) did famous Greeks like Euclid, Pythagoras, and Archimedes study?
Geometry & Physics
When was Julius Caesar assassinated?
The Ides of March (March 15th), 44 BC
What religion did the Persians follow?
Zoroastrianism
What is the term for the polytheistic religion that the Romans followed?
Paganism
The Han Dynasty, in part, fell because of invasions of the Xiongnu. Name one of the Barbarian groups that invaded Rome in the 300s and 400s.
Vandals, Huns, Goths, Visigoths, etc...