The man who declared himself "Emperor for Life." It only lasted three years before he died.
Who is Sulla?
100
The last of the great emperors who died in CE 180.
Who is Marcus Aurelius?
100
The twelve close followers of Jesus.
What is disciples?
100
The Visigoths started this fight against the Roman Empire for not providing protection against the Huns. It cost the Empire dearly as Emperor Valens was killed in battle.
What is the Battle of Adrianople?
100
The market place in Greek city-states.
What is the agora?
200
Generally regarded as the "father of democracy" for redistricting Athens into districts based on residency rather than family connections.
Who is Cleisthenes?
200
The man who petitioned Marc Anthony and later Augustus Caesar for sovereignty over the Kingdom of Judea. He would have to conquer some of own people to prove his authority.
Who is Herod the Great?
200
The close follower of Jesus who betrayed him for 30 pieces of silver.
Who is Judas Iscariot?
200
This unexpected victory on land against a superior Persian force propelled Athens into a position of power among Greek city-states.
What is the Battle of Marathon?
200
The notion that objects can exist in a perfect form that can be derived through logic and reason.
What is Rationalism?
300
The well-regarded land reformer who broke several precedents on behalf of the common people in Rome. His death also set a precedent.
Who is Tiberius Gracchus?
300
The organization that worshiped Augustus, and his successors, as a god.
What is the Cult of Roma et Augustus?
300
The Jew turned Christian who traveled the empire, spreading the word of Jesus' death and resurrection to gentiles.
Who is Paul?
300
This series of wars against the Carthaginians resulted in Rome's climb towards empire status.
What is the Punic Wars?
300
The concept of becoming a permanent servant to someone to whom you owe money.
What is Debt Slavery?
400
Urged Athens to place its faith in "good laws, not good men" before he voluntarily gave up his power as tyrant. Athens ignored him.
Who is Solon?
400
The invader who declared himself King of Italy after sacking Rome and sending the royal regalia off to Constantinople.
Who is Odoacer?
400
The cornerstone of Christian doctrine, suggesting that Jesus did in fact die for "our" sins and was rewarded for it for ever-lasting life.
What is Resurrection?
400
This time period began with the assassination of Tiberius Gracchus in 131 BCE and led to the assassination of Julius Caesar eighty-six years later.
What is the Era of the Club and Dagger?
400
The Christian cult that advanced the idea that Jesus was subjugated to God, and that there are clear differences in hierarchy between God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit.
What is Ariansim?
500
This artistic leader maintained that Greece was now master of its own canon, particularly in sculpture.
Who is Polyclitus?
500
The term, from which we get the modern term "emperor," which was a title that commemorated glory in battle. Octavian took this title for good.
What is Imperator?
500
Also known as the "pontiff," this leader has the final say in Christian doctrine in the western empire.
What is the Pope?
500
Called by Constantine in 325 BCE, this congregation determined the official doctrine, and therefore what was heresy, in Christianity.