Type of Government
4 types of Civilization & 1 War
Places
Cities
Roman Stuff
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What is the form of government in which one person takes control of a nation?
A Dictatorship.
100
Europe's earliest major culture; influenced by the Egyptians. What culture does this define?
The Minoan culture.
100
Largest of the Greek islands; home to the Minoan civilization. What island does this describe?
Crete.
100
Ancient city on the coast of North Africa; powerful rival of Rome. What city does this describe?
Carthage.
100
What does 'Pax Romana" mean?
It is Latin for "Roman Peace".
200
What is the form of government; based on rule by a royal family or dynasty (kings and queens)?
A Monarchy.
200
A culture with a blend of Greek, Persian, Egyptian, and Indian influences. What civilization does this define?
A Hellenistic Civilization.
200
Connects the Black Sea to the Mediterranean; where Constantinople is located. What does this describe?
Bosporus Strait.
200
What is Athens?
One of Greece's leading city-states; present-day capital of Greece.
200
The language of ancient Rome; derived from an earlier writing system created by Phoenician sea traders. What language does this define?
Latin.
300
What are City-States?
They are self-governing cities and their surrounding areas as in ancient Greece.
300
What is the Persian Empire?
Large ancient empire, centered in present day Iran; stretched from Middle East to India.
300
What is Macedonia?
Macedonia is a mountainous northern region of Greece.
300
What is Sparta?
One of Greece's leading city-states known for its strong military government.
300
Define the senate.
A law-making body in the Roman Republic.
400
What is a Democracy and what is a modern-day example of one?
Form of government based on rule by the people. An example is the U.S. government.
400
What is the Roman Republic?
The Roman Republic was established about 500 BC; period during which Rome was largely governed by the aristocratic Senate.
400
What are the Alps?
The Alps are a large mountain system in central Europe.
400
Association of free male citizens who managed the government and defended their city-state against attack. What does this define?
Polis
400
Define the Colosseum.Great arena of ancient Rome; deadly contests were staged here.
Great arena of ancient Rome; deadly contests were staged here.
500
What is an Aristocracy/Oligarchy?
An Aristocracy/Oligarchy is a form of government based on rule by a small group (often the upper class).
500
What were the Punic wars, when did the happen and who won?
The Punic Wars were series of three wars between the Roman Republic and Carthage (264-146 BC). Rome won.
500
What is/was Constantinople/Istanbul?
Constantinople/Istanbul was the capital of the Eastern part of the Roman Empire at the time of Constantine; now Turkey's largest city.
500
What is/was Alexandria?
A city located in Egypt, founded by Alexander the Great; center of learning for the Hellenistic world.
500
Define the Parthenon.
A temple built to honor Greek goddess Athena; main building on the Acropolis.
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