Greasy Greece
This city-state was known for its direct democracy where citizens could participate in decision-making.
What is Athens?
These were the two primary social classes in the early Roman Republic, often at odds with each other.
Who are the patricians and plebeians?
the lower, working class of Rome
Who are the Plebeians?
Roman engineers utilized this durable building material
What is Roman concrete
A form of government where citizens vote on each decision and majority wins
what is a direct democracy?
This militaristic city-state was ruled by two kings
What is Sparta?
These officials were elected annually and held the highest executive power in the Roman Republic.
What are consuls?
This Roman Emperor issued the Edict of Milan in 313 CE, granting religious tolerance to Christians.
Who is Constantine the Great?
This structure, built during the reign of Emperor Titus, was the largest amphitheater in the ancient world.
What is the Colosseum?
a form of government where citizens vote for their representatives
what is a representative democracy?
The sets of wars fought between the city states of Athens and Sparta
WHat are the Peloponnesian War
This body was the main legislative assembly of the Roman Republic
What is the Senate?
This Roman Emperor is infamous for initiating the first major persecution of Christians in 64 CE., by blaming a Roman Fire on Christians
Who is Nero?
This term describes the system of channels used by the Romans to manage water supply and drainage in their cities.
What is a sewer system
The year Rome was founded
What is 753 BC?
type of government was used in Sparta
What is an oligarchy
This concept in the Roman Republic ensured that no single individual held too much power, balancing roles among different officials
What are checks and balances?
The original name of the second capital city of Rome
What is Byzantine?
This term describes the primary network of routes built by the Romans,
What is the Roman road system?
The early set of Roman Laws
what are the Twelve Tables?
Athens greatest gift to society
what is Their form of government
Julius Caesar was assassinated on this date, known as the Ides of March.
What is March 15, 44 BC?
The Hill where Rome was founded
What is Palatine Hill
Roman roads were known for their durability and longevity, thanks to this multi-layered construction technique.
What is the use of multiple layers of stone and gravel?
The second Roman Emperor, the stepson of Augustus who was ruling at the time of Christs Paschal Mystery
who is Tiberius