The Olympics

The Persian Empire

100

Who was the Persian King who dramatically expanded the Persian Empire?

A. Julius Ceasar

B. Cincinnatus

C. Cyrus the Great

D. Alexander the Great

C. Cyrus the Great

200

What specific term was used to refer to Persian kings?

Kings of Kings

300

The Persian Empire allowed conquered peoples to more or less live their lives as they pleased (as long as they didn't rebel).  Conquered peoples would be able to practice local customs, traditions, and religion.  What term have we used to refer to this?

Tolerance

400

The Persian Empire used tax money to construct canals, buildings, roads, and more.  What (vocab) term describes such projects?

Public Works

500

In class, we told a story about a specific group of people who were under the rule of the Babylonians.  When the Babylonians were taken over by the Persians, this group was essentially freed and allowed to practice local customs and traditions.  What group is this?

The Jewish Population

War and Conquest

100

Who was the conquerer who conquered the entire Middle East and parts of Europe and Africa, leading to the end of the Persian Empire.

A. Cincinnatus

B. Alexander the Great

C. Cyrus the Great

D. Megamind 

B. Alexander the Great

200

What Empire did Alexander the Great end up destroying by conquering much of their territory?

The Persian Empire

300

The Persian Wars were fought between Persia and what other people? 

The Greeks 

400

What is the name of the battle that saw a mere 300 Spartans hold off a much larger Persian army in order to save the Greek city-states from invasion?

The Battle of Thermopylae

500

Other than destroying the Persian Empire, what is the most important impact (that we've discussed in class) of Alexander the Great's conquests?  

(hint: think of the term "hellenism")

The spread of Greek culture/the mixing of cultures

Ancient Greece

100

Which term have we used to describe "Greek Culture"?

A. Tolerance

B. Republic

C. Cincinnatus

D. Hellenism

D. Hellenism

200

Which Greek City State was known for its intense "warrior" culture?

Sparta

300

The Greek City State of Athens was the first to experiment with a new form of government where the people had a say in the way things were run.  What is the name of this form of government?

Democracy

400

What is one way that the Ancient Greece has influenced "Western Civilization" to this day?

I will accept:

Democracy, Philosophy, Science, History, Medicine, Theatre, Art

500

Who was Plato?

Plato was a very important Greek Philosopher

Roman Republic

100

What is the name of the ability of one member of government to "override" the vote of another?

A. Veto

B. Tolerence

C. Pax Romana

D. Column

A. Veto

200

What form of government relies on "representatives" who are elected by the people?

Republic

300

What culture/civilization did the Romans copy many of their Gods and Goddesses from?

Ancient Greece

400

In the Roman Republic, there was a dictator who would be put in place in emergency situations.  The expectation was that he would give up his power when the emergency had been taken care of.

What was the name of the dictator who ended up giving up his power after saving the Republic from outside threat?  This man was an inspiration to George Washington.

Cincinnatus

500

What is the difference between a Democracy and a Republic?

Democracy- the people have direct control over decisions being made

Republic- The people elect representatives to make decisions for them.

Roman Empire

100

In the Roman Empire, there was a system of gutters and arches put in place to transport water to cities.  What were these structures called?

A. Gladiators

B. Empires

C. Aqueducts

D. Ides of March

C. Aqueducts

200

What was the name given to warriors that would fight for the entertainment of people in the Roman Empire?

Gladiators

300

When Julius Caesar returned to Rome refusing to lay down his army, many feared (rightly so) that the Republic was coming to an end.  A group of such people teamed up and assassinated Caesar.  What is this day known as?

The Ides of March

400

Roman architecture was very influential to many Western Civilizations that followed.  What is the name of the architectural feature that helped to support the structure of buildings?  

Columns

500

The first 150 years of the Roman Empire was very successful.  Life was good (for the Romans) and there were many achievements.  What is this time period referred to as? This is a vocab term.

The "Pax Romana"