Ancient Greece #1
A traditional story about Gods & Goddesses.
Myth
Became king of Macedonia at age 20
Alexander the Great
The Roman Army reorganized their soldiers into a group of 6,000 soldiers and created subgroups within the larger group of 60 to 120 soldiers. What was this military strategy called?
Legions
A form of government in which its citizens vote for and elect its leader.
Republic
Within the Roman Republic, this social class had the most influence, power and wealth. Was the elite ruling class.
Patricians
A story told through the actions of characters.
Drama
Thinkers who created new bodies of knowledge such as history, political science, biology and logic
Philosophers
This group of people influenced the Roman civilization by introducing grape and olive farming along with the Romans modeling their literature and architecture after them.
Greeks
What was the purpose of the Twelve Tables in Roman Law?
To establish a written code of laws
A ruler with complete control over the state.
Dictator
King of gods, god of the sky, rain and lightning.
Zeus
A way of teaching by asking questions that is still used today
Socratic Method
This group of people influenced the Roman civilization by passing on religious rituals, clothing styles and military style strategies to the Roman people.
Etruscans
What was the significance of the Rule of Law in Rome?
It ensured that laws applied equally to all citizens
What innovation did the Romans use in naval battles during the Punic Wars?
Bridges on ships
Goddess of love and beauty
Aphrodite
Why was King Phillip II able to conquer Greece?
Greek city states were weak and divided by the Peloponnesian War
Italy has attracted settlers for thousands of years because of its
Central location and climate
Who were the members of the first triumvirate?
Caesar, Crassus, Pompey
What 3 men made up the Second Triumvirate?
Octavian, Antony, Lepidus
Alexander's main enemy, the king of the Persians was
Darius III
After his death, Alexander's empire fell apart because of what reason?
Empire was divided into four kingdoms (Hellenistic Kingdoms)
What was the primary reason for the fall of the Roman Republic?
Power Struggles- (conflict within both Triumvirates- civil war)
The fall of Rome began with poor leadership, attacks by invaders, and
a declining economy
Rome's 4 remaining legacies that still affect us today are which of the following?
Law & Justice System, Republican Form of Government, Latin Language, Christianity