Where in the Ancient World?
This large body of water lies between Europe, Africa, and Asia and connected much of the ancient world.
Boys in this city-state left home at age 7 to train for the military.
What is Sparta?
This famous Roman leader was assassinated by his own senators after gaining too much power.
Who is Julius Caesar?
The Greeks and Romans both practiced this belief in many gods and goddesses.
What is polytheism?
This modern day country was home to the ancient Romans.
What is Italy?
This is the Greek term for city-state
What is "polis"?
After overthrowing its kings, Rome became this type of government where citizens elected representatives.
What is a republic?
Roman mythology was heavily inspired by this earlier civilization’s mythology.
What is Greek mythology?
A landform that is surrounded by water on these sides. Examples: Greece, Italy.
What is a peninsula?
This city state focused on democracy, philosophy, and the arts.
What is Athens?
Rome’s government was first ruled by kings, a government type known as this.
What is a monarchy?
These two gods competed for control of Athens
Who are Athena and Poseidon?
The land of this country was mostly mountainous and infertile, leading to a reliance on sea trade and fishing.
What is Greece?
Women in this city-state had few rights and could not receive a formal education.
What is Athens?
This was a span of 200 years of peace and prosperity for the Roman Empire.
What is the Pax Romana?
This temple in Athens was built to honor the goddess Athena.
What is the Parthenon?
What is seven?
Slaves in Sparta were known by this name.
What is a helot?
These wars between Rome and Carthage helped Rome expand its empire.
What are the Punic Wars?
This ruler of the gods in Greek mythology was called Zeus, but the Romans called him this.
Who is Jupiter?