Ancient Greece
The leader of Athens during the Golden Age
Who is Pericles
1st Emperor who began the Pax Romana
Who is Augustus Caesar
Expanded territory,created Justinian's code and spread Greco-Roman culture
Who is Emperor Justinian
The final prophet sent by Allah to mankind
Who is Muhammed
System of government in which citizens vote
What is Democracy
Independent and separate areas in Greece
What is city-state
System of government in which there are representatives in Rome
What is the Roman republic
Preserved Greco-Roman culture
What is the Legacy of the Byzantine Empire
Preserved Greco-Roman culture,advancements in science and mathematics
What was the legacy of the Islamic Empires
Spread of ideas,religion and technology
What is Cultural Diffusion
What government did Ancient Athens develop
What is democracy
Roman code of laws that emphasized equality
What are the Twelve Tables
The capital of the Byzantine Empire
Constantinople
Prophet who left Mecca and went to Medina
Who was Muhammed
The spread of Jewish people from their homeland
What is Diaspora
Skilled military leader who conquered Greece, Egypt, India, and Persia
Who was Alexander the Great
Competition to control the Mediterranean Sea and Sicily
What was the cause of the Punic wars
Expanded the Empire, major building projects, Justinian's code, and preserved Christianity
How did Justinian impact the Byzantine Empire
Shared a common language, skilled military, and common purpose
How did Islam spread so quickly
Monotheistic,originated in the Middle East, shared the same prophets
How are Judaism,Christianity & Islam similar
A blend of all the cultures Alexander the Great conquered
What was Hellenistic culture
Powerful, well organized military with strong leadership
Why was Rome able to conquer a vast Empire
Linked China to Rome
What was the silk road
Strong fighters,Byzantine Empire & Persian Empire were weak,Muslims were united by their belief in Islam
What are 3 reasons for Muslim success
Person who speaks to God
What is a prophet