Mystery Box
Classical Greece
Greek Gods/Goddesses
Classical Rome
Rome Vocabulary
Maps, Maps and More Maps
100
Which Greek god/goddess was the Parthenon dedicated to?
Who is Athena?
100
government where citizens participate directly in political decisions.
democracy
100
Leader of the Olympians and god of the sky and lightning. His symbol is the lighting bolt. He is married to Hera, his sister.
Zeus
100
a form of government in which power rests with citizens who have the right to vote for their leaders.
Republic
100
Common people of Rome.
Plebian
100
What body of water are Greece and Rome surrounded by?
Mediterranean Sea
200
Who was Alexander the Great's personal teacher?
Aristotle
200
Greek leader who extended democracy to most adult males having an equal voice
Pericles
200
God of the ocean, earthquakes, and horses. His symbol is the trident. He is Zeus' and Hades brother.
Poseidon
200
What were the two main classes of the Roman Government?
BONUS 100: What were their differences?
Patricians: wealthy, upper class
Plebeians: lower, working class
200
Land with water on three sides.
Peninsula
200
What civilization is found just North of Greece?
Macedonia
300
Emperor Constantine issued this document to grant tolerance to Christians in the Roman Empire.
Edict of Milan
300
City in Egypt founded after Alexander the Great took over rule.
Alexandria
300
God of war. His symbols are the spear and shield. He is the son of Zeus and Hera.
Ares
300
Rome became an empire when this person came to power in 45 BCE due to his military leadership:
Julius Caesar
300
Two elected leaders of the Senate during the Republic.
Consuls
300
What are the rivers that flows through Italy?
Rubicon, Po, and Tiber Rivers
400
King Phillip II ruled over Macedonia but was raised in what country?
(Hint: He had always dreamt of ruling this country)
Greece
400
Location where Alexander the Great and 50,000 soldiers crossed into Persia.
Hellespont
400
God of the Underworld. He was a god of the Olympians stature, but lived in the Underworld rather than on Mount Olympus.
Hades
400
The Romans developed a law code that the USA adopted parts of to make its Constitution...what is that law code?
Twelve Tables
400
Wealthy rich landowners in Rome.
Patrician
400
What is the island found in the Mediterranean Sea that was a major trade hub between Rome, Greece, Egypt and Carthage?
Sicily
500
The word "Veto" mean what in Latin?
"I forbid it!"
500
How old was Alexander the Great when he became King of Macedonia?
20
500
Goddess of love and beauty. Her symbols include the dove, swan, and rose. She is married to Hephaestus.
Aphrodite
500
Name the reasons for the Fall of Rome:
Undertrained Military--Corrupt Political Leaders--Raised Taxes--Population Decline
500
Day that Julius Caesar was assassinated.
Ides of March/ March 15th
500
What is the name of the two mountain ranges located in Italy?
Alps and Apennine Mountains
600
Final Jeopardy!!!
What are the 3 Branches of the U.S. Government?
600
When Alexander conquered the Greeks, he soon dominated the known world and spread his culture worldwide. We call this new culture:
Hellenistic culture
600
Greek goddess of wisdom, defense, and war. Her symbols are the owl and the olive branch. She is the patron god of Athens.
Athena
600
--Started during the Roman Empire --Based on teachings of Jesus --Bible was main book --Emperor Constantine made it official religion of Rome in 4th Century
Christianity
600
Early peoples who lived in the northern Italian Peninsula.
Etruscans
600
What is the civilization that fought Rome in the Punic Wars?
(Hint: Civilization is found directly across the Mediterranean Sea from Italy)
Carthage