What is the biggest impact of Greek and Roman Politics?
Our government today is a blend of Athenian Democracy and the Roman Republic.
Alexander the Great
What is the biggest impact that Greek Philosophy?
It created the foundation for modern education.
What type of government did Athens have?
A direct democracy
Why was the Roman Empire able to stay in power for so long?
By providing entertainment to the lower classes.
What is the biggest impact of Greek and Roman mythology?
It influences our modern industries as Greek gods are used as symbols of power. (Brands, statues, books, movies, games, and superheroes)
Julius Caesar
Plato
What did Athens and Sparta have in common?
They were both Greek city-states
What were the two social classes of Roman Society?
Plebeians, the poor farmers, and Patricians, the rich nobles.
What was the biggest impact of Greek and Roman Architecture?
We use marble and columns in our government buildings.
Augustus Caesar
Socrates
What made Sparta different from Athens?
What is Pax Romana?
A 200 year period of peace across the Roman Empire.
What was the biggest impact of Greek and Roman Art?
It spread their culture, told stories, and was recreated in the Renaissance.
What was the name of the group of three men that ruled the Senate in the last years of the Roman Republic?
The Triumvirate
Aristotle
What was the significance of the Hellenism?
Alexander the Great's control of the known world would ensure Greek culture would outlast the empire.
What technological advancements was Rome known for?
Roads and Aquaducts
What are some examples of Hellenization?
Columns in Egypt, Togas on Buddhas in India, Roman Gods, Greek Constellation names, etc.
How many times was Julius Caesar Stabbed?
23
What was the purpose of the Cave Allegory?
It was Plato's way of describing the purpose of Philosophers and how the world views them.
What was the Greek name for city-state?
The Greek Polis
What event weakened the Roman Republic and allowed Caesars rise to power?
The Punic Wars (The war with Carthage)