Greece
Greece
Rome
Rome's Decline
Miscellaneous
100
What year marks the end of the "Greek" era and the beginning of the "Roman" era in Europe?
The year 0 (zero)
100
Name two Greek gods
Zeus, Poseidon, Athena, etc.
100
What was a 'gladiator?'
Someone who fought to the death as entertainment for Roman citizens
100
Roads helped lead to one of the things that weakened Rome. What was it?
The spread of diseases
100
How did the Romans treat Christians for the first 300 years?
They killed them
200
What does 'democracy' mean?
"Rule by the people" (Voting for laws and leaders)
200
What is the purpose of most of the myths we read?
To teach a lesson
200
The Romans were great engineers. What are two examples of their engineering?
Aqueducts, sewers, roads, etc.
200
What does the word "barbarian" mean?
Uncivilized
200
What changed things for Christians within the Roman empire?
The Emperor converted (Constantine)
300
Other than democracy, name 4 other ways that the Greeks influenced western culture.
Architecture, Math/Science, Myths, Philosophy
300
What was Arachne's mistake?
Being too proud (conceited, arrogant)
300
What did aqueducts do?
Brought fresh running water to people
300
What is the name of the barbarian tribe that conquered the city of Rome?
The Visigoths
300
What kinds of people did Christianity especially appeal to?
Slaves and the poor
400
Name two famous Greek philosophers
Sorates, Plato, Aristotle
400
Who did Narcissus fall in love with?
Himself
400
The Romans established welfare for their citizens. What does this mean?
They gave food/money to orphans and the poor
400
What are 3 ways that things changed for people when Rome collapsed?
More crime, more violence, no aqueducts, no sewers, no roads, no welfare, etc.
400
Why was Christianity especially appealing to slaves and the poor?
Christians preached fundamental equality and a better life ahead (in heaven)
500
Name two famous Greek mathematicians
Euclid, Pythagorus, Archimedes, etc.
500
What is the name of the Titan who brought fire to mankind?
Prometheus
500
The Romans improved the rights of women. How?
Women could own land, own businesses, and inherit
500
What are the names of 3 other barbarian groups?
Franks, Angles, Saxons, Vandals, Vikings, Magyars, etc.
500
What institution became the most powerful force in Europe during the Middle Ages?
The Catholic Church
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