The Greek term for city-state
What is Polis
These two products brought the most profit to the Greek economy
What were Olive Oil and Wine
Term that means belief in many gods
What is Polytheism
Type of social & family structure seen in both ancient Greece & Rome
What were Patriarchal Societies or Patriarchy
Long era of peace from the 1st to 3rd century C.E. within the Roman empire was commonly referred to as this
What was the Pax Romana
Solon was responsible for introducing this type of government in Athens
What is Democracy
What was Agricultural Production
Early Christians formed their community around this individual
Who was Jesus of Nazareth
Spartan society relied on this type of foundation
What was Military Discipline (Military)
The First Emperor of Rome
Who was Augustus (We'll also accept Octavian)
In 509 BCE, the Roman nobility replaced the Etruscan monarchy with this system of government
What was the Republic
Early Greek society depended heavily on this type of trade
What was Maritime or Sea Trade
These types of religious groups allowed women to play roles in society outside of the home
What were Cults
Term that refers to the eldest male in Roman families, identifying who ruled the household
What was Paterfamilias
Classical Greek plays typically focused on these 2 themes
What were Tragedy & Comedy
This was the elite class whose members were elected to run the Roman Senate
Who were the Patricians
Wealthy elites organized enormous plantations in Rome which were known as
What was Latifundia
The principal figure in the expansion of Christianity beyond Judaism
Who was Paul of Tarsus
Ancient Greeks from all parts gathered periodically to participate in these events to reinforce their common bonds
What were Panhellenic Festivals
Socrates, the pivotal figure in the development of Philosophy was forced to commit suicide by drinking a potion made of this
Rome's first set of laws were called this
What were the Twelve Tables
The Romans referred to the Mediterranean Sea by this term
What was Mare Nostrum ("Our Sea")
Women in Greece were the most prominent devotees to this God of Wine
Who was Dionysus or Bacchus
Roman Plebeians were granted the right to elect officials for government positions who were known by this name
What was Tribunes
Name the three empires of the Hellenistic Era in Greece
What were the Antigonid, Seleucid, & Ptolemaic Empires