Vocabulary
What does Monotheism mean?
a belief in one God.
Who was Julius Caesar?
He was part of the first triumvirate, he declared himself dictator for life and was subsequently assassinated by the Senate.
Who is seen as the father of Hebrews due to his covenant with God?
Abraham
The ancient Greeks were... (monotheistic or polytheistic)
Polytheistic
To reject or say no.
Veto
What is a Peninsula?
A piece of land surrounded by water on three sides.
Who is Abraham?
The father of Judaism.
What was the exodus?
When Moses delivered the Hebrews from Egypt to the promised land. (Crossing the red sea)
Name one of the 3 famous Greek Philosophers.
Plato, Socrates, Aristotle
Two people elected every year to lead the Senate and run the daily affairs of Rome.
Consuls
Define Oligarchy.
a government in which a small rich group has control.
Who is Moses?
He led the Israelites out of Egypt during exodus and across the red sea.
Why did the Israelites leave Canaan?
long drought
The upper class in Greece were called...
Aristocrats
These people were representatives of the Plebeians, they could veto laws in order to protect their rights.
Tribunes
Define Democracy.
A government by the people.
Who was Pericles?
He was the leader of the Athens, created a more democratic city-state and made Athens a center of learning.
Where did Moses receive the Ten Commandments?
Mt. Sinai
Who developed the Greeks system of writing?
Phoenicians
What kind of government did Rome have after they threw out their King?
Republic
Define Republic.
A form of government in which citizens elect their leaders.
Who was Augustus?
He was the first emperor of Rome.
What type of government ruled the Kingdoms of Israel?
Monarchy
What body of water did Greece depend on for trading?
Mediterranean Sea
What does the United States government share in common with the ancient government of the Roman Republic?
Separation of Powers