Which civilization focused on arts, philosophy, and education?
Athens
Who were the wealthy and noble families in Ancient Rome?
Patricians
What led to the fall of the Western Roman Empire?
Political instablity
What type of government was Athens known for?
Democracy
What was a key cultural achievement of Ancient Greece?
The Parthenon
What type of social structure did Sparta have?
Citizens, non-citizens, and serfs (slaves)
Which groups invaded the Roman Empire contributing to its fall?
Germanic Vikings, the Visigoths and Vandals
What was the government structure of Sparta?
Oligarchy
Which famous structure was built in Athens?
The Parthenon
What was the significance of the Ides of March?
Julius Caesar was assassinated
What was the Pax Romana?
A time of peace and stability
What was a key difference between democracy and oligarchy?
Number of leaders
What was the significance of the Twelve Tables?
First written laws that protected Plebeians
What was the main reason for the division of the Roman Empire in 285 CE?
To manage the empire more effectively in two halves
What was one of the main reasons for economic troubles in Rome?
Military expenses
Who were the common people of Ancient Rome?
Plebeians
What was the primary focus of Spartan society?
Military discipline
Which achievement is attributed to the legacy of Rome?
Influence on government structures
What was the Conflict of the Orders?
A struggle for rights between the Patricians and Plebeians
What did the Roman Republic transition into?
An empire