Ancient Greece
Where is Greece on this map....
Near sea of Crete
According to Greek Mythology, who were the main three male Gods (god of the sky and all humans, god of the seas, god of the underworld)
Zeus, Poseidon, Hades
Where is Rome located today on this map
"the boot" peninsula
Who was the first Roman emperor to legalize Christianity?
constantine
What is cultural diffusion?
The spread and exchange of culture (language, food, beliefs, norms)
Name two effects that mountains had on Greek civilization:
–Hindered communication and unification
–Caused growth of independent city-states
-Protection
Were Greeks monotheistic or polytheistic?
polytheistic
What was the governing body of Rome called in which there were 300 members
governing body of Rome was the Senate, which represented the upper class, known as the Patricians
What was a common execution style given to Christians and other "enemies" by the Romans
crucifixion
What was the name of the famous city that perished from the volcano named Mt. Vesuvius
Pompeii
Who did the Greeks (Spartans) fight in a battle with 300 men under King Leonidas
The Persians
Ancient Greece was a collection of city states more than a unified country. What were TWO things that most of these city states had in common (Athens, Sparta, Corinth, etc.)
ancestry
language
literature
religion
olympic games
Name three geographical advantages that Rome has:
fertile plain, near a river, Mediterranean climate
How specifically was Christianity spread throughout the empire
The roads made it easier for converts to spread the message of Christianity. Constantine's conversion. The "silk" road
WHY are primary sources better for research purposes than secondary?
They are likely to be more accurate
What is philosophy?
Name ONE famous Greek philosopher
the study of ideas about knowledge, truth, and the nature and meaning of life
Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle.
According to Greek mythology, what was the name of the three headed dog that guarded the underworld for Hades
Cerberus
What type of government did the Romans have when they overthrew Lucius Superbus. What new type of government did they create? (be specific)
They had a monarchy with Superbus; they created a Republic
Name THREE legacies of Rome that have impacted our culture today
Religion (christianity)
Language (Latin created English, Spanish, French, Italian)
Technology
Literature
What was the large portion of the Roman population called who went on strike for change?
What kind of jobs did they have?
plebians
farmers, artisans, merchants
Name two differences between the Athenians and the Spartans:
Athens: Limited direct democracy, Citizen soldiers – only during wartime, women cared for home, slaves owned by people
Sparta: Two kings and a council of elders, military society, all males prepared for to be soldiers from birth, slaves owned by state, women prepared for fighting and went to school
What is epic poetry?
Name ONE epic poem that we studied in class
stories about adventure, war, and tragedy
Iliad and the Odyssey by Homer
What was Pax Romana?
a two hundred year period of relative peace and prosperity -golden age
The coliseum, aqueducts (sewers), stable government, roads & infrastructure, expansion, coined money, written history, roman law
Whats was the Edict of Milan?
gave freedoms & equality to Christians
Name TWO laws in the Roman 12 Tables that would be unacceptable to society today
the twelve tables
1. Women could not cry out at funerals
2. You can abduct someone if they owe you debt
3. Killing of babies with birth defects
4. "Eye for an eye"