Government
Which type of government allows the people to vote directly?
Democracy
Greece is what type of physical feature?
peninsula
What is an Aqueduct? What is its purpose?
It is designed to bring water from great distances to the cities. Similar to modern day pipes.
What is a legacy? Define the term.
something someone is remembered for
Which 2 Greek city-states fought in the Peloponnesian War?
Athens and Sparta
Which type of government involves the people electing representatives to vote and make decision for them?
Republic
Name 3 Greek gods/goddesses and their abilities.
Zeus - god of the sky
Ares - god of war
Athena - goddess of wisdom
Poseidon - god of the sea
Who was the first official emperor of Rome?
Augustus Caesar
Name at least 1 achievement of Alexander the Great.
conquered the Greek city-states
Defeated Persia
Conquered Egypt
Named the King of Asia
Spread Greek culture
Which famous Roman leader was supported by the lower classes but killed by the upper classes?
Julius Caesar
What does "Monarchy" mean?
One Ruler - King/Queen
What is a myth?
a journey or story about the Greek gods and their powers.
Origin stories about Greece and its gods.
Which major religion was adopted and spread by the Roman Empire?
Christianity
Romance Languages came from Latin which was spoken by the Romans. Name at least 3 modern day languages that originate from Latin.
- Spanish
- Italian
- French
- Portuguese
- Romanian
Both Greece and Rome extend into which major sea?
Mediterranean Sea
What does "Oligarchy" mean?
Rule by a few
Name 3 other Greek city-states beside Athens and Sparta.
Thebes
Olympia
Troy
Argos
Rhodes
Delphi
What kinds of events were held in the Roman Colosseum? Name at least 2 events.
Gladiatorial games
Chariot races
Animal hunts
Gymnastics
Wrestling
Boxing
Name 3 major achievements of the Romans.
- Republic government
- Aqueducts
- Roads
- Roman Colosseum
- Army
- Calendar
- Spread of Christianity
What do BCE and CE stand for?
Before the Common Era
Common Era
How is the U.S. government similar to the Roman Republic? What do we have in common? Give at least 2 examples.
- Judges
- Senate
- U.S. Constitution = Twelve Tables
- Assemblies = House of Rep.
- Two Consuls elected every year = President elected every 4 years
Explain how geography impacted the development of ancient Greece. Give at least 2 examples.
- Mountains made is hard to travel and communicate
- Sea allowed for fishing and trade
- Living by the sea could lead to damage from storms
- Mountains provided metals
Explain 2 reasons why the Roman Empire fell.
- Invasion
- Spread too far
- government corruption, unstable gov.
- Financial problems
Name 3 influences of ancient Greece on the modern world.
- Democracy
- Architecture (temples, pillars)
- Mythology
- Language
- Art (earn, statues, paintings)
Why did the Roman Republic fall? Give at least 2 examples.
- Patricians had more power in the Republic
- Plebeians paid more taxes
- It was tough for Plebeians to earn money while Patricians benefited from war and trade
- Patricians in Senate ignored complaints of Plebeians