Ancient Greece #1
King of gods, god of the sky, rain and lightning.
Zeus
God of the underworld
Hades
Italy has attracted settlers for thousands of years because of its
Central location and climate
An artisan, shopkeeper, or owner of small farms. This social class could not hold public office but could serve in the army and vote
Plebeians
Within the Roman Republic, this social class had the most influence, power and wealth. Was the elite ruling class.
Patricians
A traditional story about gods and goddesses
Myth
Became king of Macedonia at age 20
Alexander the Great
This group of people influenced the Roman civilization by introducing grape and olive farming along with the Romans modeling their literature and architecture after them.
Greeks
What was the purpose of the Twelve Tables in Roman Law?
To establish a written code of laws
Who were the members of the first triumvirate?
Caesar, Crassus & Pompey
Part of an army which soldiers ride horses
Cavalry
Thinkers who created new bodies of knowledge such as history, political science, biology and logic
Philosophers
This group of people influenced the Roman civilization by passing on religious rituals, clothing styles and military style strategies to the Roman people.
Etruscans
Who were the 3 members that made up the second triumvirate?
Octavian, Antony & Lepidus
What was the significance of Julius Caesar crossing the Rubicon River?
It was a declaration of war against Rome
A time when Greek ideas spread to non Greek people
Hellenistic Era
Why was King Phillip II able to conquer Greece?
Greek city states were weak and divided by the Peloponnesian War
What caused inflation in the empire? What is inflation?
The value of money declined and prices increased
After the death of Theodosius, Rome was divided into two empires (Western & Eastern) whose capitals were?
Western Roman Empire: Rome
Eastern Roman Empire: Constantinople
What was the significance of the Rule of Law in Rome?
It ensured that laws applied equally to all citizens
What was the cause of death of Alexander the Great? At what age did he die?
Battle Wounds and a Fever- age of 32
After his death, Alexander's empire fell apart because of what reason?
Empire was divided into four kingdoms (Hellenistic Kingdoms)
What was the primary reason for the fall of the Roman Republic?
Power Struggles- (conflict within both Triumvirates- civil war)
The fall of Rome began with poor leadership, attacks by invaders, and
a declining economy
Rome's 4 remaining legacies that still affect us today are which of the following?
Law & Justice System, Republican Form of Government, Latin Language, Christianity