Ancient Greece
Greek form of government where all male land holding citizens could vote
What is Democracy?
Time period of peace and prosperity for the Roman Empire that lasted over 200 years
What is Pax Romana
This continent is where you can find the countries, Greece and Rome
What is Europe
Greek General who conquered and created a large empire including the lands of Egypt, Persia and India
Who is Alexander the Great
I am the top Greek god on Mount Olympus. I am the most powerful. My symbol is the thunderbolt
Who is Zeus
Greek god who heavily influence plays and theater
Who is Dionysus
Rome's form of government where citizens elected officials to rule
What is Republic
The people of Greece and Rome relied on this body of water for survival
What is the Mediterranean Sea
The first dictator to take over Rome. Helped improve quality of life and greatly increased Rome's Empire. Also was assassinated.
Who is Julius Caesar
I am the Greek god of War. Grab your sword and shield and bring it on!
Who is Ares
Greek author who wrote the Odyssey and other Greek Epics
Who is Homer
This man was the first Roman Emperor for life
Who is Augustus Caesar
An independent city and its surrounding countryside. A result of the mountainous topography.
What is a city-state
Roman Emperor who began the Pax Romana
I am the God of the Sea. Don't you dare insult me or I will send a shark to attack you next time you go to Rockaway beach!
Who is Poseidon
War between Sparta and Athens
What is Peloponnesian War
Concrete structures that brought water from distant land to cities
What is aqueducts
The Roman Empire extended over these three continents
What is Africa, Europe and Asia
The name for the common people in Ancient Rome
Who are Plebeians
I am the Greek god of the underworld. It sure is depressing hanging out with the dead people all the time...
Who is Hades
What is Sparta
Large arena where gladiatorial games were held
The main part of Greece is this, a piece of land which is surrounded by water on three sides
What is a peninsula
Name given to Roman Officials elected to serve as leader of the government. There were elected two each year.
Who is Consuls
I am the messenger of the gods. Want to borrow my winged shoes? Ha! You wish!
Who is Hermes