Politics and government
This political system, introduced by Ancient Greece, particularly in Athens, allows citizens to have a voice in decision-making.
What is democracy?
This famous Roman legal document influenced the development of Western legal traditions.
What is the Twelve Tables?
Much of Western literary tradition uses vocabulary and structure derived from this ancient language.
What is Latin (or Ancient Greek)?
This Greek architectural style is known for its simple, sturdy columns.
What is Doric?
This Greek philosopher taught by asking questions — a method now named after him.
Who is Socrates?
In Athens, this body of citizens would gather to make important political decisions.
What is the Assembly?
In the Roman Republic, this status granted individuals specific rights and responsibilities.
What is Roman citizenship?
Roman author Virgil wrote this epic poem to glorify Rome’s founding.
What is the Aeneid?
This massive Roman structure held gladiator games and public spectacles.
What is the Colosseum?
This Greek philosopher believed in an ideal realm of forms beyond the physical world.
Who is Plato?
Ancient Rome contributed this type of government, characterised by elected representatives rather than a monarch and checks on power.
What is a republic?
In Ancient Athens, this was the minimum age a male citizen could serve on a jury.
What is 30?
Greek plays were divided into these two main genres.
What are tragedy and comedy?
This structure was the central temple to Athena on the Acropolis.
What is the Parthenon?
This Roman philosopher promoted Stoicism and wrote letters on ethics and duty.
Who is Seneca?
This Roman political institution was a key part of the Republic, composed mainly of aristocrats.
What is the Senate?
This group advised Roman magistrates and held significant influence in law-making.
What is the Senate?
Latin was the official language of this ancient empire.
What is the Roman Empire?
Roman aqueducts and domes demonstrate their advanced use of this material.
What is concrete?
Aristotle believed that the “golden mean” was key to this.
What is living a virtuous life (or achieving moral balance)?
This refers to the practice of dividing government power among different branches to prevent any one from becoming too powerful, a concept developed in Roman governance.
What is the separation of powers?
Athenian citizens could vote to exile someone through this democratic practice.
What is ostracism?
This blind Greek poet wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey.
Who is Homer?
The architecture of Europe in this later time period was heavily influenced by the architectural symmetry and balance from this period.
What is the Renaissance?
This term describes moral teachings and reasoning in society, often debated by philosophers.
What is ethics?