Rome
What were the 12 tables
The Roman code of law
What is a polis
Greek city state
What was the Torah and how was it different to the Bible
The torah is only the first five stories in the bible but the bible has all of the stories
What were the ancient Greek Olympics
Games in ancient greece to honor the Gods
WHo is the king/Queen of the gods
Zeus
why was Constantine so important to Rome
He issued the Edict of milan and allowed christianity
Who was plato
Started the academy and wrote the republic.
What were the 12 tribes in Israel
Tribes from the kingdom of Israel Scattered to other parts of the assyrian Empire after they were conquered. They merged with neighboring people and eventually lost their identity.
What role did entertainment play in Ancient Greece
All people were able to attend games, sports, and shows. Entertainment was a part of everyday life. It kept the people happy.
Who is god/goddess of the under world
Hades
What was the pax Romana
From 27 BC to 180 AD the end of the good emperors was the “Roman Peace”
Who were the Socrates
Started the academy and wrote the republic
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.
Who was Alexander the Great and what were two of his accomplishments?
Unified Greece, built a huge empire ranging from Macedonia to India. He combined Greek and Persian cultures
Who is the god/Goddess of love
Aphrodite
What role did entertainment play in Rome
It kept the people happy
What were the enclaves
small groups of people with similar ethnicities, cultures, and religions living in the same area
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
Why was ancient Greece never unified
The city-states had many political differences and were often fighting each other. Geographic Isolation
WHo is the god/goddess of the sea
Poseidon
How did Romans persecute the christians
Romans feared Christianity and made it illegal to practice. Many Christians were killed for their beliefs.
What was the pax Romana
From 27 BC to 180 AD the end of the good emperors was the “Roman Peace”
Who was Abraham and why is he important to Judaism and Christianity?
Him and his followers believed God had promised them a home land. The Hebrews traced their lineage to Abraham.
How did Greek religion (mythology) shape culture in Ancient Greece and beyond?
Greek life revolved around their beliefs in the Gods. Stories, plays, and teachings about life were explained by the Gods
Who is the god/Goddess of wisdom
Athena