Greece
How did geography influence the Greek city states?
They had acess to the sea which led to trade.
How did Italy’s geography help the Roman unite the peninsula?
the less rugged terain
How did geography of the Byzantine Empire help to formulate its success?
Acess to the black and mediternean sea
How did the Islam spread so quickly?
military, trade
What is monotheism?
That there is only one God
What government did Ancient Athens develop?
Oligarchy and Monarchy.
Why was Rome able to conquer a vast empire?
By extending form of citizenship
What was the capital of the Byzantine Empire? Why was its location so strategic?
Constantinople, it connects to other places
What was the legacy of the Islamic Empires?
literature, philosophy, science, medicine, mathematics, and art.
Who was the messiah?
Jesus Christ
How did Sparta and Athens differ?
Athens was democratic while Sparta was about the military
What ended the Roman Republic?
Government, Julius ceaser as dictator
How did Justinian impact the Byzantine Empire?
He reocngized the government
Who was Muhammed?
Arab religious and political leader and the founder of Islam
How are Judaism, Christianity & Islam similar?
All of them are montheistic
What contributions flourished during the golden age of Pericles?
the arts and philosphy
What were the contributions of Pax Romana?
The system of roads
What is the legacy of the Byzantine Empire?
Shaping Christianity
who are the other important prophets in Islam?
Abraham,Moses and Jesus
what were the major beliefs of judaism?
God is one and created the world
Who was Alexander the Great? What was Hellenistic culture?
Former king of Macedon, the spread of greek culture.
What caused the decline at Rome?
the division of the empire
Who was Emperor Justinian?
Roman emperor
What language was the Koran written in?
Arabic
What were the Twelve Tables?
Laws set by the Romans