Types of Conflicts
What is a proxy war?
conflict where two opposing major powers support third parties to fight each other, rather than engaging in direct military combat
Most common religion in the world at over 30% (2.4 billion)
What is Christianity?
According to Greek mythology, what event sparked the Trojan War?
The abduction of Helen
Why were the Punic Wars significant for Rome’s expansion?
They secured control of the Mediterranean
Who was the Carthaginian general famous for crossing the Alps?
Hannibal
What is the difference between a revolt and a revolution?
Revolt is a localized or short-lived uprising or act of disobedience
Revolution is a profound, systemic change in political, social, or structural power
Where are the polytheistic religions mainly located in the world?
Asia
The Peloponnesian War was fought between which two major Greek powers?
Athens and Sparta
What is the difference between a patrician and a plebian?
Patricians were the wealthy, land-owning class who held most political power
Plebeians were the commoners, farmers, laborers, and merchants who made up the majority of citizens but had little power
Which emperor is known for converting to Christianity and issuing the Edict of Milan?
Constantine
What is cultural diffusion?
What could be a positive AND a negative to cultural diffusion?
Spread of ideas, customs, and technologies from one to another
Positive: interconnected, trading, migration
Negative: warfare
Name the three monotheistic religions in order of creation
What are Judaism, Christianity, Islam
What was the outcome of the Peloponnesian War?
Sparta wins and becomes more powerful
Why are the 12 Tables important?
First written Roman legal code
Publicly displayed to ensure equality before the law for all citizens
Court system/trials (innocent until proven guilty)
Evidence and testimonies needed
This emperor split the Roman Empire into two halves (East and West)
Diocletian
What are 3 positives/impacts of conflicts?
Structural changes, Establishment of rights/freedoms, Technological innovations, Stimulate economy, Create alliances
Name the three polytheistic religions in order of creation
What are Hinduism, Taoism, and Buddhism?
Which empires did Alexander the Great conquer?
Persia
Greece
Indus River
Egypt
What were the three types of government in Ancient Rome IN ORDER?
Monarchy
Republic
Empire (Emperors)
Who wrote the Iliad which is the primary literary account of the Trojan War?
Homer
What are 6 causes of conflicts in history?
Competition for resources, Territorial expansion, Control trade routes, Industrialism, Nationalism, Imperialism, Alliances, Ideological clashes, Revenge, Religion, Fear
Why have the three monotheistic religions fought over the Holy Land?
AKA: the region encompassing modern-day Israel and the Palestinian territories
Because it is the birth place of their religion with important sites and relics
List four differences between the lifestyle of Athenians and Spartans
Sparta: oligarchy, women have more rights, military discipline, farming, strength
Athens: democracy, trading/tourism, arts, education,
Explain five reasons that led to the fall of the Roman Empire
Division of empire, Moving capital, Threats from northern Europe, No money, Hired foreign soldiers, Poor harvest, Diseases, Disruption of trade, Gap between rich/poor
He was known as a renowned Stoic philosopher and the last of Rome’s "Five Good Emperors".
Marcus Aurelias