Ancient Greece
What caused major difficulties in the ruling of Greece under a single government?
The geography of the region/it was too spread apart
What conqueror spread his Hellenistic ideas into each conquest he made
Roman society was divided among what four major classes of citizens?
Nobles, Patricians, Plebeians, and Non-Romans/Slaves
After Julius Caesar’s assassination in 44 B.C., another civil war breaks out. What individual is victorious in this Civil War and will become Rome’s first Emperor?
Caesar's Nephew.
Octavian
Greece
Athens and Sparta competed for influence in Greece and developed a strong rivalry that eventually led to this war from 431 B.C. to 404 B.C.
The Peloponnesian War
How long did Alexander the Great's reign last?
12 years
Rome was originally ruled by kings, but in 509 B.C. the Romans created what form of government?
A republic
A 207-year era of peace, wealth, and expansion in the Roman Empire known as the
Pax Romana
The center for trade and government in Greek city-states were called...?
Agoras
God/Goddess of the Underworld
Hades
The Egyptians viewed Alexander as a ___________ and declared him a god because they were so pleased to no longer be subject to Persian rule.
Julius Caesar
These peoples' religion became the basis for what cultural fiction that still thrives in Western societies (polytheistic religions)
Hint: think of our individual projects we did
Greek Mythology
Spartan men served in the army from ages ___ to __
7 to 60 years old
What ancient city was founded by Alexander the Great in Egypt and was considered to be the center of Hellenistic culture and achievement?
Alexandria
The Roman military was a highly trained force that was divided in groups of 5,000 soldiers called
Legions
The Roman Republic ends and becomes a Roman _______ with a ruling emperor and absolute power over its citizens
Empire
The good works of God in Christianity were known as...
The Ten Commandments
Philosopher who tutored Alexander
Aristotle
Alexander the Great began his conquest by crushing a Greek revolt in Thebes, then set his sights on conquering this empire
What ancient civilization founded Rome?
Etruscans
In a series of battles known as the Punic Wars, Rome defeated _________ and became the dominant power in the Mediterranean.
Carthage
Which social class did Christianity appeal to the most? And what were Jesus' followers called?