part 1
What's the difference between Israelites, Canaanites, and Hebrews?
same groups of people at different times in history
What were the core Spartan Beliefs
Social - valued military honor and war, slavery
Political - King made decisions with help of a council of elders
Gender Roles Women ran the homes, were not equal to men, but held some rights and power
Why was Constantine so important to Rome?
His issued the Edict of Milan allowing Christianity in the Roman Empire. He converted to Christianity
What are enclaves?
small groups of people with similar ethnicities, cultures, and religions living in the same area
Zeus -
King of Gods
Who was Abraham and why is he important to Judaism and Christianity?
Founder of Judaism, Made a covenant with God
What is a martyr? How was Jesus a martyr?
Martyr is someone who dies for a cause. Jesus died for his religion
What was the Pax Romana?
Period of the Great Caesars and Roman peace and achievements
How have Jews been persecuted through history?
They have been enslaved, killed and martyred by different groups -Romans, Egyptians, Nazis
Athena -
Goddess of Wisdom/War
What were the Punic Wars?
Series of wars between Rome and Carthage that helped unify Italy under the Roman Empire
How did Judaism impact other monotheistic religions?
Judaism branched into Christianity and Islam
What were the 12 Tribes of Israel?
The were the groups of hebrews led by Davids grandsons out of Mesopotamia during the exodus
What were the Ancient Greek Olympics?
Games in ancient greece to honor the Gods
Poseidon -
God of the Sea
What is cultural diffusion and what is one way it impacted Rome?
Spreading of ideas from one culture to another. Roman Gods copy Greek Gods
What are the differences between the Torah and Bible?
Torah is only the Old Testament
What were the 12 Tables of Rome
Roman code of Law
What are the 10 Commandments? Why are they significant today?
Code of Moral Laws given to Moses. They shape the law codes of many societies today.
Aphrodite -
Goddess of love
What is the purpose and significance of Roman Roads?
Connected the empire economically and politically
Why was Ancient Greece never unified?
The city-states had many political differences and were often fighting eachother. Geopgraphic Islolation
Why is the First Temple so important?
Solomons Temple. Holiest place of worship for Jews and Christian
Who was David and why is he important to the Israelites?
David becomes King and defeats the Philistines. Helps to unite the tribes of Israel
Hades -
God of the underworld