Greece
How did geography impact the development of governments in Greece?
It led to city-states using different forms of government (Athens=Democracy, Sparta=Oligarchy)
How did Alexander rise to power?
What type of government did Rome have? (prior to the civil wars)
Republic
What was Rome's initially thought towards Christianity?
They persecuted and killed many Christians
What is a main achievement of Justinian and Theodora?
Construction of the Hagia Sophia or Justinian's Code
Which Greek city saw the emergence of Socrates, Plate, and Aristotle?
Athens
What did Alexander establish in Egypt?
A great library
During the Punic Wars, who did Rome wipe of the face of the earth?
Their rival, Carthage
Which Emperor adopted Christianity as the official religion of the Romans?
Constantine
How did Theodora help Justinian rule?
How did Greek religion differ from the religions of Mesopotamia or Egypt?
Greek Gods were more human than previous deities
What empire did Alexander the Great conquer?
Persia
Who did the Roman Senate assassinate on the Ides of March?
Julius Caesar
What edict made persecution of Christianity illegal?
Edict of Milan
Why was Justinian's Code so significant?
It created a set of laws (using the Roman 12 Tables) that were used by Europe for the next 1000 years.
Which Greek philosopher created a school for philosophy in Athens and was executed for teaching his students to question the government?
Socrates
What is the term given to the spread of Greek culture after the death of Alexander?
Hellenism
Which Emperor of Rome was responsible for the start of Pax Romana?
Augustus Caesar
What is significant about the Great Schism of 1054?
Christianity split into two sects:
1. Eastern Orthodox (Byzantines)
2. Catholic (Western Rome)
Disputes over who is head of the church.
Kiev was initially settled by this nomadic group from Scandinavia?
The Vikings
How did Greek philosophers change how people see world problems?
People started thinking more rationally and logically to solve problems.
How far did Greek culture spread after the death of Alexander?
From India to Europe and Northern Africa.
How did Western Rome fall?
1. Financial issues
2. Invasion by Germanic tribes
3. Ineffective emperors
Which branch of Christianity did Russia adopt?
Eastern Orthodox
Where did the Russians get the word Tsar from?
The Roman word for Caesar