Neolithic Revolution
What was the Neolithic Revolution?
What were the Twelve Tables?
First set of written laws in Rome
Which Classical civilization is considered the birthplace of democracy?
Greece
Farming, and domestication (taming) of animals
What is Hellenization?
Spread of Greek culture and language
What idea from Roman law is still used today in many legal systems?
Innocent until proven guilty
What did Pericles encourage during the Golden Age?
Art, philosophy, and democracy
How did the Neolithic Revolution change how humans lived?
It led to organized communities that had laws, culture, religion, and languaged (Civilization)
Which geographic feature protected Egypt from invasion?
Sahara Desert or Desert
Who held most of the power in the early Roman Republic?
Patricians
The architecture of many buildings in Washington D.C. reflect the influence of_____?
Ancient Greece
What kind of building was the Parthenon?
A temple dedicated to the goddess Athena
What was one major achievement of the Pax Romana?
Advances in architecture, law, and trade
Why do historians use multiple sources when studying the past?
To compare evidence and reduce bias or errors
How did Greek art and architecture influence the world?
It inspired balance, symmetry, and column designs used today
What effect did the Pax Romana have on other regions?
It spread Roman culture, ideas, and stability across the empire
What is historical context?
The background information that helps explain why an event happened when and where it did