Geography & Origins
Athens & Democracy
The Roman Republic
The Roman Empire
Purposes of Government
100
According to the map, these three bodies of water were vital for Ancient Greece's trade and job specialization.
The Ionian, Aegean, and Mediterranean Seas.
100
True or False: Athenian democracy allowed women, freed slaves, and foreigners to participate in government
False (It was limited to a small part of the population).
100
These written laws made the rules of the Roman government public for all to see.
The Twelve Tables.
100
This term describes the 200-year era of peace and stability that began at the start of the Empire.
Pax Romana.
100
When the Maryland State Police arrest a politician for speeding, they are enforcing this principle
Promote Rule of Law.
200
This mountain, the highest in Greece, is located in the northern region near Macedonia
Mt. Olympus.
200
This Athenian political body was open to all male citizens for participation
The Assembly.
200
This major military conflict against Carthage resulted in Rome gaining control of the Mediterranean
The Punic Wars.
200
To promote the economy, the Roman government built over 50,000 miles of these to increase trade
Roads
200
Building protective walls and defending the empire against invaders are examples of this purpose
Prepare for a Common Defense.
300
Because of Greece's rugged, mountainous geography, the civilization developed into these separate, independent political units. What are they called?
City-states.
300
Greek scientific thinking was revolutionary because it used these two tools to test theories rather than relying on myths.
Logic and experiments.
300
The Roman Republic provided public services by building these structures to transport water into cities.
Aqueducts
300
To promote the economy and increase trade throughout the empire, the Roman government built more than 50,000 miles of these.
Roads
300
In the U.S., the fact that you cannot be jailed for saying negative things about the government is an example of this.
Protect Rights.
400
This large island is located south of the Sea of Crete and was home to the city of Knossos.
Crete
400
This council in Athens consisted of 500 citizens who were responsible for proposing new laws
The Council of 500
400
This Carthaginian general famously introduced elephants to the battlefields of Spain and Italy
Hannibal
400
By building roads to increase trade, the Roman government was fulfilling this purpose
Promote the Economy.
500
Looking at the map, this major city-state is located on the Peloponnesus, south of Mycenae and Corinth
Sparta
500
Which of these was NOT a requirement for citizenship in Athens: being male, being a citizen, or living there for over fifteen years?
Living there for fifteen years (This is the false statement).
500
The Roman Republic ended after a series of civil wars and the rise of this dictator who was granted power for life.
Julius Caesar.
500
Who was the first Emperor or Rome?
Augustus (born Gaius Octavius
500
Providing clean water through aqueducts is an example of which government purpose?
Provide Public Services.