Greek Civilization
Greece most famous city-states
Sparta and Athens
What is the Tiber River.
The study of morality and the philosophical standards that help people decide what is right and wrong
What is Ethics?
Key characteristics of Athens
Democracy • Individualism • Commercial Endeavors
The story of these brothers were significant because they showed the philosophy of Rome as one of violence and power struggle
What is the myth of Remus and Romulus?
This was the God of War which the Spartans worshipped and the Romans renamed after the planet of Mars.
This Greek City was credited for being the "cradle" of democracy
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
For what reason was it called a "limited democracy?"
What is Athens?
The following groups could not VOTE
Women, Immigrants, & Slaves.
The first Roman Emperor who is credited with establishing PAX ROMANA
Who is Augustus Octavian Caesar
The Ancient Greek celebrated athletic excellence and community by showcasing feats of strength, skill, and stamina during this festival.
What is the Olympics?
Consul
What is one of the two annually elected chief military leaders who jointly ruled the republic.
The Twelve 12 Tables
2X: BONUS what were they about
What is the first attempt to create a set code of law
They discussed family law, inheritance, property rights, debt and legal procedure
Key elements of Sparta
strong military and conquest
This society which the Romans conquered has had the most influence on Rome, culturally, religiously, artistically, and literary.
Who are the Greeks?
This system allowed for the rapid movement of troops and supplies throughout the Roman Empire.
What is the Road System?
These Romans came from the wealthiest & royal houses of Rome?
Who are the Patricians?
This good emperor was known for writing about his philosophy about ruling & war, known as Stoicism?
Who is Marcus Aurellius?
The man who spread Hellenism (Greek Culture) throughout Europe as far East as India
Who is Alexander the Great?
Who was the first Roman Emperor?
Octavian, who came to be known by the title of Augustus
The scientific study of the universe including celestial objects and the phenomena that occur in space
What is Astronomy?
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What is the Kingdom of Troy?
Over a billion people speak a language derived from this ancient dialect also known as a Romance language
What is Latin?
The Greek city-state which came into power after Athens and Sparta
What is Macedon?
A "Tribune" in the Assembly represented this group of Romans who could VETO (Cancel) Senate policies.
Who are the plebians?
Unlike his stoic father, who was a master politician. This emperor spent his time in the colosseum fighting and believing he was the reincarnation of Hercules
Who is Commodus
Teacher of Alexander the Great
Aristotle
Emperor Nero had blamed which group of people for the Great Fire of Rome in 64 A.D. despite rumors he had started the fire himself.
Christians
Geocentric
What is An astronomical hypothesis made by Plato that the Earth was the center of the Universe
These elite warriors were trained from when they were children into some of the best soldiers in Greece.
Who the Spartans?
This leader in his final breaths after being betrayed by his own Senate and best friend, stated the famous Latin phrase "Et tu Brutus"
Who is Julius Caesar?
This Punic (Phoenician) General was named after a Spanish city.
Hamilcar Barca
Name all the types of governments during the 12 centuries of Rome and the year they were established.
Monarchy (753 B.C.E)
Republic (509 B.C.E.)
Empire (31/27 B.C.E.)
This Emperor believed he was born an actor, killed his mother, is rumored to have set Rome ablaze to construct a new palace, persecuted the Christians, and killed Jesus' apostles (followers) Peter & Paul.
Who is Nero?
Conflict with Sparta led to which war?
What is the Great Peloponnesian War 431-404 BCE
Which Roman warlord and his lover were defeated by Augustus Caesar?
Who is Antony and Cleopatra
Pax Romona
What is Latin for Roman Peace a period of 200 years of growth and prosperity in Rome
Greek goddess of wisdom and battle strategy
Who is Athena?
This Kingdom in Africa were the Romans' biggest rival as they fought for influence and control of the Mediterranean for over hundreds of years.
Who are the Carthaginians?
This Punic (Phoenician) General was famous for his crossing into Roman territory with his war elephants.
2X BONUS: What dangerous mountain range did he cross during the winter?
Who is Hannibal
What are the Italian Alps
This Spartan government had two kings.
What is a diarchy?
He is known as Rome's best emperor, extending the empire to its greatest size and constructing many of the public works such as bridges, aqueducts, and buildings in Rome.
Who is Trajan?
The Greek Alphabet which would later inspire the Latin Alphabet was inspired by this group of people.
Who are the Phoenicians?
Under this type of regime (government) Rome had seven kings
2X BONUS: Tell me from what two periods this form of government lasted?
Ancient Greek architecture was characterized by its use of columns, symmetry, and balance. (Needs names of styles of columns)
What is Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian.
This philosopher was very critical of Democratic governments, cautioning leaders to only allow the most qualified and educated people of society to be given the right to vote.
Who is Socrates?
This Emperor split Rome into different sections after seeing it was just too big to be managed by one ruler
Who is Emperor Diocletian?
The name of the Eastern Roman Empire.
What is the Byzantine Empire?
Name the two rival political leagues that were represented by Athens & Sparta in the Peloponnesian War
What is Athens: Delian League
What is Sparta: Peloponnesian League
This was the first emperor to convert to Christianity and would later have the Eastern Byzantine capital Constantinople named after him.
Who is Constantine I?
This building dominates the Acropolis at Athens. It was built in the mid-5th century BCE and dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena. Though it looks like a temple it acted more as a financial market/bank during ancient times
What is the Parthenon?
These group of people were elected by the Assembly members of government to represent the needs of everyday people.
2X BONUS: What is a "power" they could use to cancel out the Consul's law
Tribunes and veto
SPQR
What is Senatus Populusque Romanus, which translates to "The Senate and People of Rome"
These poems by the blind storyteller Homer are two foundational works of ancient Greek literature that provide an overview of what happened in the Trojan Wars 400 years before Home was alive.
Illiad and the Odyssey
This Etruscian device which the Romans adapted was able to bring clean water to the biggest urban centers in Rome
What is the Aqueduct?
The name of the social group which made up the Senate branch of government in Rome. They were known as the richest most influential families in Rome.
Who are the Patricians?
This branch of the Roman government was responsible for the assassination of Julius Caesar.
What is the Roman Senate/Magistrates?
The name of the last Roman Emperor.