Wars
Leaders
Achievements/Decline
Geography
Vocab
100
Who did Rome fight against in the Punic wars?
Carthage
100
Who was the Roman general assassinated by senators?
Caesar
100
What public buildings carried water into Roman cities?
Aqueduct
100
Why was travelling in Greece so challenging?
Too many mountains
100
What was one major difference between Spartan boys and Athenian boys growing up?
Spartans trained for war while Athenians focused more on education
200
Who fought in the Peloponnesian war?
Sparta and Athens
200
Which leader is known for bringing peace and stability to Rome?
Augustus
200
What building was built to honor Athena in Athens?
Parthenon
200
Why did mountains help protect Greece?
Protect from invasions
200
Does this describe a civilization or empire: Multiple independent city-states, with their own forms of government.
Civilization
300
This event started the Greco-Persian wars.
Ionian Revolt
300
Who does this describe:
Conquering a large empire and spreading Greek culture
Alexander the Great
300
What city-state is known for being the birthplace of democracy?
Athens
300
This sea was close to both Greece and Rome
Mediterranean
300
What type of government did Rome have before emperors ruled?
Republic
400
What island off the coast of the Italian Peninsula was a major point of contention between Rome and Carthage
Sicily
400
Who became Rome’s first emperor?
Augustus
400
What did the Eastern half of Rome turn into after the west fell?
Byzantine Empire
400
Which picture shows Athens, and which shows Sparta.
Top Athens (by water, strong navy)
Botton Sparta (isolated)
400
Define Hellenistic Culture
A blend of Greek culture with conquered cultures
500
What river did Julius Caesar cross, starting a civil war?
Rubicon
500
Why did the Senate assassinate Caesar?
They feared he would become a dictator/king. He had too much power
500
List 3 reasons why Rome fell?
1. Economic Problems
2. Political corruption
3. Division
4. Military problems
5. Invasions
500
Who were the twin brothers in the legend of Rome’s founding?
Romulus and Remus
500
What document listed Rome’s laws and protected citizens? (specifically, the poor)
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