Persia
Which Persian king was known for his tolerance & freeing the Jews from Babylon?
Cyrus the Great
Which city-state practiced direct democracy?
Athens
By reorganizing the military & government, Augustus created a new era called what?
Pax Romana
Give a statement that represents a characteristic of democracy
Citizens are the source of authority in government
Which leader created Hellenistic culture?
Alexander the Great
Purpose of the Royal Road? (Name 2)
Facilitate trade & communication across the empire
What effect did rugged, mountainous geography have on the civilization of ancient Greece?
Development of separate, independent city-states
What class were commoners like artisans & shopkeepers in Rome called?
Plebeians
Cultural diffusion is?
Spread and mixing of cultures
What did the Persian kings require from the nations under their control?
Tributes
What religion did Zoroastrianism impact the most?
Judaism
For Athens & Sparta, what did Sparta emphasize more?
Militarism
What three groups were created in the Roman government for representation?
Senate, tribunes, and magistrates
What were Pericles’ expectations for citizens in a democratic government?
Active participation in political life
Who do the tribunes represent in Roman governance?
Represent the interests of the common people (Plebeians)
Why as a Persian territory without fixed tributes, would you give gifts to the King?
(There can be multiple rights answers to this)
-Show loyalty
-Want to gain political favor
-Want to gain special privileges
What did Socrates suggest about individual life?
The importance of self-examination and critical thinking
Why did the Roman government have large expenses? (Name 2)
Maintenance of a large army & a vast bureaucracy
What was a common view of an Athenian citizen visiting Sparta?
Sparta is strict & rigid
Most significant power the Tribunes had over the Roman Senate?
Veto
What administrative system did Darius I implement to effectively govern the vast Persian Empire?
System of satrapies, where local governors managed different regions
What was the Age of Pericles known for?
Advancements in Sciences & Arts
What effect did high taxation have on the people? (Name 2)
Economic hardship & diminishing self-reliance
Primary impact of the government welfare system on Romans?
Creating reliance on state support
What 4 cultures make up Hellenistic Culture?
Greek, Persian, Egyptian, & Indian