Empire Building
Give an example of Force
Greece-Philip II vs Thebes, Alexander the Great
Rome-vs Carthage (Punic Wars)
which city state state led the Delian League?
Athens
What city did Rome fight in the Punic Wars?
Carthage
Why did Rome want to expand?
More land=More power, resources &/or trade
How did Julius Caesar help end the Rome Republic?
He declared himself as Dictator for Life.
Give an example of Incentive.
Greece-Protection, Trade
Rome-Access to Mediterranean Sea
What was the war called where the Greek city states united to fight Darius, the Persian King?
The Persian War
What was the role of a "dictator" in the Roman Republic?
Elected in times of crisis, responsible for getting Rome back on track
How was Rome's government set up?
Identify & Explain one part
Republic: Executive: 2 Consuls-Voted a Dictator in time of crisis, Legislative: Senate, Judicial: Praetors
What did the Republic turn into?
Roman Empire
Give an example of Empowerment
Greece-Philip II and the League of Corinth(Local elites maintain power and influence)
Rome-Citizenship, Local elites maintain power and influence, Promote Roman culture
Who was Alexander the Great and what did he do?
Alexander was the son of Phillip the II of Macedonia. He conquered Greece, Egypt, Persia and parts of India.
What is the difference between the Plebeians and Patricians.
The plebeians were the majority of the population who worked as farmers, merchants, and craftsman
The patricians were the wealthy landowners
Why did Rome move to an Empire?
Wealth gap, impact of Civil Wars, & change in military loyalty
Who were the 3 people in the first Triumvirate?
Caesar, Pompey & Crassus
What are the 4 ways to build an Empire?
Force, Incentive, Empowerment & Cultural Assimilation
Name a short term and long term effect of the Peloponnesian War?
Short term- Sparta won the war
Long Term- Greece was left vulnerable, which eventually allowed it to be defeated by Macedonia
Because he was a member of the populates who declared himself dictator for life after the other members of the triumvirate were killed.
What was the Battle the Julius Caesar won modern day France, Belgium, parts of Switzerland and Germany.
Battle of Alesia
Why was Nero not a very good Emperor?
He watched Rome burn down and did not do anything to help.
Give an example of Cultural Assimilation.
Greece-Alexander the Great (Hellenization)
Rome-Citizenship: granting to certain conquered populations
Name 1 reason why Sparta and Athens were different.
Government - democracy and oligarchy
Beliefs - education and military
Role of women- Not free and free
What governments from Greece did Rome use to make their Republic?
Monarchy-Consul/Dictator
Aristocracy-Senate
Democracy-Free Citizens can vote
What was the purpose of the first Triumvirate?
To unite the Plebians, Partitions and military.
How did Augustus bring stability to the Roman government?
He collected taxes, repaired roads, rebuilt structures to improve daily lives of Romans.