What metal did the Dorians introduce to the Mycenaeans making tools easier and stronger?
Iron
In 490 BC where did the Persians land to attack Greece?
Marathon
What was the time period when art, literature, philosophy, and architecture flourished in Greece?
The Golden Age of Greece
What religion was founded in Ancient India by the religious teacher the Buddha?
Buddhism
Who wrote the legend Aenied?
Virgil
What famous dictator was a farmer until called to lead Rome and then returned to his farm just 16 days later?
Cincinnatus
What did Octavian change his name to?
Caesar Augustus
Where did Emperor Constantine move the capital of Rome to?
Constantinople
How many disciples were with Jesus during his ministry?
12
What sea surrounds most of Greece?
Aegean Sea
What was the name of the war between Athens and Sparta?
Peloponnesian War
What does philosophy mean?
"Love of Wisdom"
What are these called?
1. Life is full of suffering
2. People suffer because they desire worldly things and want to satisfy themselves
3. The way to end suffering is to stop desiring things
4. The only way to stop desiring things to follow the ______
Four Noble Truths
Who did the Romans overthrow in 509 BC?
Etruscans - Tarquin the Proud
What was Rome’s first code of laws?
Twelve Tables
What is Pax Romana?
Roman Peace
What did the Roman Empire split into?
Eastern and Western Roman Empires
Who betrayed Jesus?
Judas
What is another name for the Greeks?
Hellenes
What did the Greeks use to navigate the seas?
Sun and stars
What philosopher created the Socratic Method, believed in absolute truth, and was sentenced to death?
Socrates
What is this called?
1. Know and understand the ________
2. Give up worldly things and do not harm others
3. Tell the truth, do not gossip, and do not speak badly of others
4. Do not commit evil acts, such as killing, stealing, or living an unclean life
5. Do rewarding work
6. Work for good and oppose evil
7. Make sure your mind keeps your senses under control
8. Practice meditation to see the world in a new way
The Eightfold Path
What formation did the Romans use in Battle?
Legions
What were the laws for non-citizens of Rome?
Law of Nations
Who became emperor in AD 69 and restored order?
Vespasian
True or False : The influence of Ancient Rome still surrounds us today.
True
What does Chistos (Christ) mean?
"Anointed One"
What type of government did Athens have?
Democracy
What metal did the early Mycenaeans use?
Bronze
Who is considered the "father of history"?
Herodotus
What was the first written language of India?
Sanskrit
Who made up Rome’s Executive Branch?
Two Patrician Consuls
What island was the First Punic War fought over?
Sicily
Who were the gladiators in Rome?
Slaves, criminals, or poor people
What did the eastern half of the Roman Empire become known as?
Byzantine Empire
What edict legalized Christianity in the Roman Empire?
Edict of Milan
What type of government did Sparta have?
Oligarchy
How many miles wide did the Persian kingdom become (similar to the United State)?
3000
Who was a physician in Greece that is regarded as the “father of medicine” and helped develop rules known as the Hippocratic Oath?
Hippocrates
What is the force that decides the form that people will be reborn into in their next lives?
Karma
Who made up Rome’s Judicial Branch?
Praetors
Who was sent to attack Rome during the Second Punic War?
Hannibal
Who influenced Roman culture the most?
Greeks
Who ruled at the height of the Byzantine Empire?
Justinian
What did Southern Britain become known as in the AD 400s?
Angleland
What type of society did Sparta have?
Military
What was the name of the road that was 1500 miles long from Persia to Anatolia?
Royal Road
Who was Philip II's 20 year old son and became king after his death?
Alexander the Great
What mathematical symbols did Gupta mathematicians develop that we use today?
0 and 1-9
Who made up Rome’s Legislative Branch?
Senate
What animal did Hannibal use in battle?
Elephants
Where did the poor Romans live?
Wooden apartment buildings
What did Rome change the name of Judah to?
Judaea
What 2 churches did the church split into?
Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox
After the Persian Wars, who became the leader of Athens and is known for the Funeral Oration?
Pericles
What famous 16th century European writer borrowed plots and ideas from Greek drama?
William Shakespeare
What city did Alexander build in Egypt and is still a major city today?
Alexandria
What rule did Roman Catholic monks follow?
Basiline Rule
What part of government was made for the Plebeians to have representation?
Council of the Plebs
What route did Hannibal take to get to Rome?
Through the Alps
By 100 BC what percentage of people in Italy were enslaved?
40%
What group used force to fight against the Romans?
Zealots
What year did the two Christian churches excommunicate each other (The Schism of…?
1054
What alliance was headquartered on the island of Delos?
Delian League
Who wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey?
Homer
What was the time period of the spread of Greek culture and arts become known as? (“like the Greeks”)
Hellenistic Era
Who sent monks to Britain to spread Roman Catholicism?
Pope Gregory I
What government position was created for someone to take control when Rome was in crisis?
Dictator
When was Julius Caesar murdered?
Ides of March
What gladiator led a slave rebellion in 73 BC that was crushed and led to 6,000 followers being crucified?
Spartacus
Around what time did Jesus begin his ministry?
AD 30
Who did the pope crown emperor in AD 800 (Frankish King)?
Charlemagne