Government
What type of government is run by a elected officials?
Republic
Which powers fought against each other in the Persian Wars?
Persia vs. Greece (Athens)
After the Peloponnesian Wars, which powerhouse conquered Greece?
The Macedonians led by Alexander the Great
Which civilization is credited with building the colosseum, and what events were held inside of it?
Rome
Gladiator Fights
How did the Christian religion differ from early traditional Roman beliefs?
Christianity was monotheistic and early traditional beliefs were polytheistic.
Which three actions describe the responsibilities and duties of citizens in ancient Greece?
- voting for officials
- debating new laws
- travelling to other countries
- collecting taxes
- holding public office
Voting for officials
Debating new laws
Holding public office
The Greeks were able to defeat the Persians, in part, because of Athens' powerful ____.
Naval Fleet
What was a result of the Peloponnesian Wars?
All of Greece was devastated from war and vulnerable from attack
Who wrote The Iliad and The Odyssey?
Homer
How could you describe early Greek and Roman religious beliefs? (Belief styles and qualities)
Polytheistic
Gods had human-like qualities
How does the following law affect the people of a civilization?
“The rule of law is a …. principle that political power may not be exercised except according to procedures and constraints prescribed by laws which are publicly known. The rule of law requires all persons, including governmental officials, to obey the laws and be held accountable if they do not. Moreover, the laws can be changed only through constitutional procedures and may not be nullified or overridden by individual…... The concept of the rule of law can be found in ancient Greek ….. law (nomos), and it is implicit in many other Greek legal ideas. Greek legal practice encouraged the rule of law, a……..”
It made sure that everyone, including leaders, had to follow the laws and consequences.
What conflict resulted in the Persian Wars?
Persia attempted to expand into Asia Minor and the Ionians revolted with support from the Athenians.
After the Persian Wars, Athens convinced their allies to join a league by what name?
Peloponnesian League
What were the purposes of the Parthenon and the Olympic Games?
Parthenon - temple to worship Athens
Olympic Games - competitions to honor Zeus
Which three factors contributed to the initial spread of Christianity throughout Roman Empire?
- poorly constructed roads
- protection by the army
- the concept of salvation
- imperial support for missionaries
- a message that appealed to many people
- the teachings of Paul
The concept of salvation
A message that appealed to many people
The teachings of Paul
Why did the government of the Roman Republic develop the ideas of separation governmental powers and of checks and balances?
Those ideas made it harder for the government to abuse its its power.
How did the result of the Persian Wars affect the Persian Empire?
The Persian Empire was weakened and soon conquered by the Macedonians.
Why did the allies of Greece get angry with Athens?
Athens moved the Delian league's treasury and began to treat other city-states like subjects.
How did aqueducts impact the Roman Empire?
They helped transport large amounts of water and helped larger cities grow.
How do Roman Gods compare to Greek Gods?
Roman Gods are copies of the Greek Gods with their names changed.
How did the Roman Republic reflect checks and balances and separation of power?
The Tribunes could veto laws by the Senate. The power of the government was divided between the People's Assembly, Tribunes, Consuls, and Senate.
How effects of the Persian Wars lead to the Peloponnesian Wars?
Athens created an alliance after the Persian Wars and they began to treat others city-states like subjects which led to Sparta creating the Peloponnesian League and attacking Athens.
What happened as a result of the Peloponnesian Wars and their impact on the Greek civilization?
The city-states were now weak and Alexander the Great (Macedonians) conquered Greece.
How did The Iliad and the Odyssey provide insight in to Greek life?
It showed how the Greeks believed the Gods intervened in human situations and had human-like qualities.
What event led to the diaspora?
The Jews rebelled after the destruction of the second temple. Then, the Romans conquered Judea and forced them out of Jerusalem and Judea.