Greece
What was a major impact of Alexander the Great on the legacy of ancient Greece?
He used the empire to spread Greek Culture
How did the Pax Romana shape European history
It brought peace and prosperity to the region
Which religion teaches that a Messiah came to save humanity and will return, while the New Testament continues the story of the Old Testament?
Christianity
Which TWO were important architectural advancements of ancient Rome?
Aqueduct and Arches
Which part of the United States government was influenced by ancient Greece?
The Democracy
How did Rome's location near the Mediterranean Sea help the Roman Empire?
It helped Rome dominate trading
How did Emperor Constantine change the Roman Empire?
He made Christianity legal
Which ancient Greek figure spread Greek culture across a large empire?
Alexander the Great
Why were Roman roads important to Roman officials?
It allowed Roman troops to move freely through the empire
Which characteristic best describes Christianity?
Hint: One God
Monotheistic
Why did the Eastern Roman Empire last much longer than the Western Roman Empire?
The Eastern Empire was easier to invade by the Barbarians.
Hellenistic cities founded by Alexander the Great combined local cultures with the culture of which civilization?
Greece
What major event followed Julius Caesar's death and Octavian's rise to power?
The Roman Empire began
What was the initial response to Christianity by the Romans and Jews in Rome?
Christians were persecuted and not well received
How did the geography of ancient Greece affect its city-states?
It caused for them to be isolated and independent
Why did the Roman Republic divide government power among different branches?
To make sure not one branch had to much power
What did the Roman Empire's adoption of Christianity contribute most to?
The rise of the Roman Church
Which two categories best describe major causes of the fall of Rome? : Economic and cultural, religious and cultural, Religious and political, or Politics and economics
Politics and economics