Persian Empire
What modern-day country did the Persian Empire start in?
Iran
Homer is traditionally associated with which works?
The Iliad and Odyssey
This Greek Philosopher pioneered a practice where he asked a series of questions that forced them to examine their own beliefs, find the gaps in their thinking, and improve their understanding of the world around them, a technique still used in classrooms today.
Socrates
Describe Rome's government
A republic- a government system in which people vote for representatives to rule them
Who were commonly believed to be the founders of Rome?
Romulus and Remus
This person was the founder and leader of the Persian Empire and allowed conquered nations to keep their culture and institutions.
Cyrus the Great
Describe the geography of Greece
Mountainous, warm, surrounded by the Aegean and Ionian Seas. Vast amount of Island
Who was the leader who created the largest Greek empire, encouraging marriages with conquered nations to integrate them and represent the entire empire?
Alexander the Great
How many Consuls were there, and what were they in charge of?
2, They presided over the Senate, which had 300. members
What did Rome politically allow in times of crisis
a Dictator
Who divided the Persian Empire into provinces and established a tax collection system?
Darius I/Darius the Great
This ruler fathered Alexander the Great and hired Aristotle to be his tutor
King Philip II
This Greek philosopher wrote The Republic and established The Academy, commonly accepted as the first institution of higher learning in the Western World
Plato
The Edict of Thessalonica did what?
Emperor Theodosius made Christianity the official religion of Rome
Who was the first "official" emperor of Rome?
Octavian/ Augustus
What is the name for a Persian provinces?
Satraps
This type of government is ruled by a usurper who takes power by force and is generally cruel to its subjects and citizens
Tyrant
The Peloponnesian War was fought between who?
Athens v. Sparta
What is the difference between the patricians and the plebeians?
Patricians= Rich landowners
Plebeians= Poor commoners
What was "Pax Romana"?
Translates to "Roman Peace". It was a time of relative peace and stability within the Roman Empire.
Herodotus
What is the difference between Athens and Sparta?
Athens is an art-focused, naval-centric society where men enjoyed citizenship and were active in politics and democracy. Sparta is a war-focused society where young boys were trained for war, an oligarchy, and a city-state where women were respected and held key positions.
Roman Coliseums and Aqueducts featured ___ which was a key innovation of Roman Architecture
The Arch
Who gave the speech after Julius Caesar's death and worked with Cleopatra in Egypt to take over Rome?
Mark Antony
Why was Constantine significant in Roman history?
He supported Christianity and issued the Edict of Milan.