Ancient Greece
What did all ancient Greeks have in common?
They shared the same Religion, Culture and language.
What was a republic?
a government where elected officials represent the people.
Byzantium was a continuation of which empire?
Byzantium was a continuation of the Roman empire.
when did Islam first spread rapidly?
After prophets Muhammad's death.
What form of government did the Athens develop?
direct democracy.
What is a City State?
A city functioning as its own country with their own government, laws, and economic system.
What were the 12 tables?
Romes first written laws
How long did the Byzantine Empire last?
Byzantine empire lasted over 1000 years.
What are the five pillars?
Faith, prayers 5x a day, charity, fasting during Ramadan, and pilgrimage to Mecca
What was Pax Romania?
A loving period of peace and stability.
What was Sparta like?
A military state focused on discipline and trained boys at a young age.
Who was Romes first Emperor?
Augustus
What weapon helped the Byzantine military be so successful?
Greek fire helped the Byzantine Empire be so successful.
What is the Quran?
The holy book of Islam.
What is a famous Byzantine architectural achievement?
Hagia Sophia
Who was Alexander The Great?
He was a Macedonia king who conquered many territories spreading Greek culture
which Emperor divided the the empire?
Deocletian.
Why were the Byzantines upset in 532?
They were upset do to Nika Riots.
Who is Muhammad?
The last Prophet in Islam.
How did the Byzantine Empire connect to Rome?
It was a direct continuation of the Roman empire
What is democracy?
A system where citizens vote on laws first developed in Athens.
which famous dictator was assassinated?
Julius ceaser.
What three Roman things did the Byzantines embrace?
Law, Culture, and Architecture.
What is Halal?
Food or actions that are permissible under Islamic law.
What official war defined Greek city states?
The Peloponnesian war.