People
What did Aristotle do?
wrote politics, taught alexander the great, scientific method
Zeus
King of Gods or
God of Lightning
What's the difference between Israelites, Canaanites, and Hebrews?
Same groups of people at different times in history
What was the purpose and significance of the Roman Roads?
Connected the empire economically and politically
Describe Direct Democracy and Republic
People vote directly on issues
People elect representatives to make decisions.
What did Plato do?
founder of the academy
Athena
How did Judaism impact other monotheistic relegions?
Judaism branched into Christianity and Islam
Core Spartan Beliefs?
Social/Political/Gender Roles
Valued Military honor, war, and slavery
King made decision with help from a council of elders
Women ran the Homes, were not equal to men, but held some rights and power
describe DIctatorship and oligarchy
Leader has total control over society people have little rights
small wealthy group hold political power
What did Socrates create?
The Socratic method
Poseidon
God of the Sea
What is the difference between the Torah and the Bible?
Torah is only the old testament
Core Athenian beliefs?
Social/Political/Gender Roles
Valued education and civil duties
direct democracy
patriarchy society, women didn't have many rights
What is the Roman Triumverate?
Groups of 3 ruling emperor's in rome
Who was Abraham and why is he important to Judaism and Christianity?
Founder of Judaism, Made a covenant with God
Aphrodite
Goddess of Love
How have Jews been persecuted throughout history?
They have been enslaved, killed, and martyred by different groups - Romans, Egyptians, Nazis
Why is the first temple so important?
Solomon's Temple. Holiest place of worship for Jews and Christians.
Who was David?
David becomes King and defeats the Philistines. Helps to unite the tribes of Israel
How was Jesus a Martyr?
Jesus died for his religion
Hades
God of the Underworld
What were the ancient Greek Olympics?
Games in ancient Greece to honor the Gods
What is a polis?
Greek city-state
Roman Republic
Roman senators were chosen and would make decisions with the help of tribunals. It was a form of balanced government