Ancient Greece
Which of the following best describes how ancient Greek ideas affected the United States Government?
Citizens are allowed to vote.
Greek word for city-state
Polis
Which religions believe in reincarnation and karma?
Hinduism and Buddhism
Who is the prophet through whom Muslims believe Islam reached its final form?
Muhammad
What is the story about the founding of Rome?
Two brothers, Romulus and Remus were sent away on a river, raised by a wolf, and Romulus killed Remus to name the city they founded (Rome).
Why did the Greeks create colonies?
They wanted to become rich from trading.
Aristocrats
What is the term for the Muslim (Islam followers) holy month of fasting?
Ramadan
What is the given name of the founder of Buddhism?
Buddha
After years of Kings, a ______ was established
Republic
Which city-state valued obedience and discipline and gave women more rights than other places?
Sparta
What is a leader who took/held power by force called?
Tyrant
What is the name of the social class system in Hinduism?
Caste
What is a "branch" of Christianity?
Catholicism
Who were the powerful, smaller group of citizens in Rome?
Patricians
Which city-state valued education, critical thinking, and the arts?
Athens
Where was Alexander the Great originally from?
Macedonia
What is the main sacred text of Judaism?
The Torah
What is the oldest religion?
Hinduism
Who were the common people of Rome?
Plebeians
What type of religion did Greeks share?
Polytheistic
The cultural mix of Greek, Egyptian, Persian, and Indian that was established by Alexander the Great became known as what?
Hellenistic
What is the main sacred text of Islam?
The Qur'an
Which two regions of the world do the five main world religions come from?
South Asia and The Middle East
Rome has a ______ government, meaning 3 parts.
Tripartite