Religion & Mythology
God of Thunder and considered the most powerful god
Who is Zeus?
The Bronze Age civilization that arose on the island of Crete.
What was Minoan?
Large arena where gladiatorial games were held
What is the Coliseum?
Greek author known as the greatest Greek poet of all time.
Who is Homer?
Greek form of government, where all male land holding citizens could vote
What is democracy?
In Greek Mythology, where the gods lived.
Where is Mount Olympus?
The original name of the games that Greeks held every four years, which has a similar name still today.
What is Olympiad?
These were the first code of laws in Ancient Rome. They were adopted in 450 BC.
What is Twelve Tables?
The main form of entertainment for Greeks.
What is theater/plays?
The branch of government that includes the military.
What is the Executive Branch?
God of the Underworld. Zeus's brother.
Who is Hades?
What were the Dark Ages?
In the Roman social hierarchy, this group were the craftspeople, merchants, and landowners.
Who were plebians?
An epic poem written by Homer, set during the Trojan War.
What is The Iliad?
Rome's form of government where citizens elected officials to rule.
What is republic?
God of the Sea. Often depicted holding a trident
Who is Poseidon?
War between Sparta and Athens.
What is the Peloponnesian War?
The Romans designed these to carry water from rivers all the way to the cities.
What are aqueducts?
A student of Socrates, who focused on reality versus imagination.
Who was Plato?
The combined leadership of Julius Caesar, Crassus, and Pompey
What is Triumvirate?
Known as the god of the sun.
Who is Apollo?
This was what an armed foot soldier in Ancient Greece was called.
What is hoplites?
Considered one of the greatest military generals of all time.
Who is Hannibal Barca?
A form of discussion used to engage in critical discussion.
What is the Socratic Method?
The council that assisted the Assembly.
What is Boule?