Early Greece
Which geographic factors influenced the development of independent city-states in ancient Greece?
Mountains and Sea
Doric, Ionic and Corinthian refer to Greek
columns (architecture)
Alexander the Great's favorite Greek story was the Illiad because
He admired the hero, Achilles and wanted to model his career after him.
The term Plebian refers to
The common person
Important long-term contributions of ancient Greek and Roman civilizations are primarily found in the area of
government and law
In a comparison of the ancient cities of Athens and Sparta, Sparta placed more emphasis on
Military
Alliance formed by Athens to protect Greece from Persian invasion
Delian League
Why did Alexander the Great want to spread Greek culture?
He loved Greek history and culture.
Where did Christianity begin?
Rome
The Code of Hammurabi and the Twelve Tables of Rome are examples of
Written Laws
Ancient Greece established the basis of Western _______________________
What is the difference between a Direct Democracy and a Republic?
Direct Democracy all citizens have a direct role in political decisions, Republic, all citizens elect or choose a representative to have a role in political decisions.
Who is responsible for preserving Greek culture after its decline?
Alexander the Great
Which geographic feature was central in helping the Romans unify and expand their empire?
The Mediterranean Sea
The term empire is best defined as
an extensive (large) territory under the rule of a single authority
Which description accurately identifies Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle?
Name of the period in which Greek culture spread throughout the world
Hellenistic Age
Alexander the Great was from what area of Greece?
Macedonia
Name of the general who attacked Rome by crossing the Alps with elephants
Hannibal
An immediate result of the fall of the Roman Empire was
a period of disorder and weak central government
Golden Age of Greece was also known as the Age of
Pericles
What was the end result of the Peloponnesian wars?
political disunity and breakdown in Greece
The Hellenistic culture, associated with the rule of Alexander the Great, developed as a result of
Cultural Diffusion
Representatives are elected by the people in what type of government
Republic/Republican
List the 5 major factors for the decline of the Roman Empire
Military - Invasions, Economics - trade halted, no new territories, Social - People no longer believe Rome is worth fighting for, Religion - Start of Christianity, Politics - corrupt leadership