Greek Gods/Christianity
Who is Zeus?
God of Thunder and considered the most powerful god
Peloponnesus is connected to the mainland by an isthmus
Geography, Economy, Achievements, Religion, Social Classes, Government
Geography
The apostle, Paul, brought Christianity to Rome.
Geography, Economy, Achievements, Religion, Social Classes, Government
Religion
What form of government did Rome use?
What are the natural barriers to the Roman Empire?
the Alps, Apennines, Mediterranean Sea, Adriatic Sea.
Who is Hera?
Goddess of marriage and fertility. Wife of Zeus
The Parthenon took 9 years to complete and symbolizes the fantastic Greek architecture.
Geography, Economy, Achievements, Religion, Social Classes, Government
Achievements
Two rulers called magistrates ruled at the same time to guarantee against corruption.
Geography, Economy, Achievements, Religion, Social Classes, Government
Government
What form of government did Greece use?
Democracy
Both Greece and Rome practiced religious tolerance for fear of offending one or many gods?
False, only Rome practiced religious tolerance
Who is Poseidon?
God of the Sea. Often depicted holding a trident
Olive oil, wine, and novelties were traded along the Mediterranean Sea
Geography, Economy, Achievements, Religion, Social Classes, Government
Economy
Patricians were wealthy leaders, at the top of society.
Geography, Economy, Achievements, Religion, Social Classes, Government
Social Classes
Who was Julius Caesar?
The first dictator to take over Rome. Helped improve quality of life and greatly increased Rome's empire. Was assassinated.
What roles could slaves play in Roman society?
If they were educated they could become teachers or doctors.
Why did the Greeks create myths?
to explain natural phenomena
Agricultural wealth determined social class in Greece.
Geography, Economy, Achievements, Religion, Social Classes, Government
Social Classes
Why was Julius Caesar assassinated and by who?
Because he named him self the one ruler over Rome and he was killed by the Senators.
Name two main achievements from Rome and their functions
aqueducts, roads, arches/vaults
What word describes the religion of the Ancient Greeks and early Romans?
Bonus: What word describes late Roman religion?
Polytheistic:
Bonus: Monotheistic
Who is the Greek author that wrote the two books, the Illiad and the Odyssey, that shaped greek mythology?
Homer
Rome is located on the Italian peninsula which is shaped like a boot.
Geography, Economy, Achievements, Religion, Social Classes, Government
Geography
What was the name of the first emperor of Rome?
Octavian Caesar
What was the Roman economy centered around? What goods?