Athens had what type of government?
A Direct Democracy
What culture did Alexander the Great preserve and spread through the Ancient World?
Greek Culture/Hellenism
What culture were the Romans primarily inspired by?
The Greeks
Who did Julius Caesar have a child with in Egypt?
Cleopatra
Do people get to vote/Do votes matter in an Empire/Monarchy? (Yes or No)
No
Sparta had what type of government?
A military Oligarchy
What was the main way Alexander the great spread culture?
Through military conquest/conquering other places/through his army
What was the main romans invention that we still use today?
Concrete
How did Julius Caesar gain so much fame?
Through repeated military victory/passing laws for poor people
What problems made the Romans want to change from Republic to Empire?
Corrupt government, social inequality, poor economy for lower classes
Which Greek society treated women better?
Sparta
What are some things that were traded by the Greeks in Alexander's Empire?
Pottery, Sculptures, Wine, Olive Oil
What is the difference between a Republic and a Direct Democracy?
In a republic you vote for leaders, in a direct Democracy you vote on all laws
What position in the government did Caesar have when he was killed?
He was Dictator
What events led to the fall of Rome?
Hun and Germanic tribes (Barbarians) invading, unfair social classes, and corrupt government
Who won the Peloponnesian wars?
Sparta
What Philosopher taught Alexander when he was young?
Aristotle
What was the name of the dominant (more powerful) class of Roman Citizens who access to more important positions in government?
Patricians
(Lower Class were called Plebians)
What type of government does Rome turn into after Caesar's nephew takes over, and what was his name?
Empire/Monarchy and Octavian/Augustus
What Emperor made Christianity the official religion of the Empire?
Emperor Constantine
What Greek philosopher inspired Plato and Aristotle through his method of using questions to figure out the world?
Socrates
What were 3 of the main places that Alexander the Great conquered?
Persian Empire (Turkey+), Egypt, Mesopotamia, North India (not all of it)
What was the name of the position in the roman government most like the president? (2 SERVED TOGETHER FOR ONE YEAR)
Consul
What was the name of the political alliance between Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus?
The Triumvirate
What Roman Emporer was the last of Caesar's bloodline?
Nero, who killed himself before capture (said to be crazy, greedy, and cruel)