Greece 1
Ancient Greece was composed primarily of _________________, independent cities that governed themselves & their surrounding territories. Each acted as its own country.
City-states
Which empire along the eastern coast of the Aegean Sea ultimately came into conflict with Greek city-states?
Persian Empire
Which city-state located in modern-day Tunis, Tunisia, became one of Ancient Rome's biggest rivals?
Carthage
Which language has traceable connections to Ancient Rome?
Latin
What is the term that refers to the blend of Greek culture with influences from Egypt, Persia, and other parts of the Eastern Mediterranean and Asia?
Hellenistic Cutlure
What conflict(s) is being described here? ➡️ A series of conflicts between the Greek city-states & the Persian Empire.
The Persian Wars
What is the name of the lengthy 'peaceful' period in Ancient Rome maintained primarily through autocratic rule & military might?
Pax Romana
Which contemporary religion originally gained prominence in the western roman empire?
Roman Catholicism
Describe the main features of Ancient Athens
An ancient Greek city-state with a focus on arts, philosophy, & education
Describe the main features of Sparta
A militaristic society with a strong focus on warfare & discipline
What was the main difference between the Eastern & Western Roman Empire after it split?
The Eastern Empire continued to survive as the Byzantine Empire, while the Western Empire faced decline & fragmentation.
These were a series of three wars fought between Rome & Carthage over control of trade routes & territory in the Mediterranean.
The Punic Wars
How did the geography of Ancient Greece impact its development?
The mountainous terrain led to the development of independent city-states rather than a unified empire
What is the main difference between current American politics & Ancient Greek politics?
Ancient Greek politics involved direct participation by certain citizens. Modern American politics is based on elected representatives.
Explain the impact that barbarian invasions had on the Roman Empire.
The invasions contributed to the decline & fall of the Western Roman Empire through military pressure & loss of territory.
Name the 2 most historically important Roman emperors who played significant roles in military and political reform.
Julius Caesar & Augustus Caesar
Briefly explain what the Peloponnesian War was.
A conflict between Athens & Sparta, along with their allies, for dominance over Greece
Briefly explain what the Delian League was.
An alliance of Greek city-states led by Athens, formed to defend against the Persian Empire.
Briefly describe the plebeians of Ancient Rome.
The commoners of Rome, including farmers, laborers, & artisans, who had limited political power.
The wealthy aristocrats who held most of the political power in Rome.