Greek-City States
This city-state was near the sea and known for trade and culture.
Athens
The struggle between patricians and plebeians for political rights was called this.
Conflict of the Orders
This early Christian leader wrote many letters that became part of the New Testament.
Paul
These wars were fought between Rome and this North African city.
Carthage
A 200-year period of peace that began under Augustus.
Pax Romana
This type of government developed in Athens where citizens could participate in decisions.
Democracy
Rome’s first written laws created to make rules fairer.
Twelve Tables
This philosopher believed he could help people learn by asking questions.
Socrates
Ancient civilizations built temples and monuments because they valued this.
Religion, government, and culture
This group helped citizens participate in government decisions in Athens.
Council of 500
This social class in Rome wanted the Twelve Tables to protect their rights.
Plebeians
This Roman leader was assassinated after becoming dictator for life.
Julius Caesar
The Twelve Tables showed that laws should treat citizens this way.
Fairly
This philosopher encouraged people to question their beliefs and was later put on trial.
Socrates
This Roman leader became dictator for life and helped end the Roman Republic.
Julius Caesar
This emperor began the Pax Romana.
Augustus
This ruler spread Greek culture from Greece to India.
Alexander the Great
Rome’s first emperor who began a long period of peace.
Augustus (Caesar Augustus)
This Macedonian ruler spread Hellenistic culture across a huge empire.
Alexander the Great