Which monotheistic religion spreads during the early Roman Empire, changing the course of world history.
Christianity
100
What is a polis?
Greek city-state
100
A type of government ruled by one person who is not a king or a queen. Think Caesar.
Dictatorship
200
Government run by somebody who takes power by force; often cruel.
Tyranny
200
This Greek leader created a strict system of laws to control society. Death penalty for everything.
Draco
200
Name one of two terms that means Greek and Roman.
Classical or Greco-Roman
200
Greece and Rome both used this sea for trade, travel, and cultural diffusion.
Mediterranean Sea
200
This written document was meant to create a system of laws for all people of Rome and to cut down on the issues between the rich and poor. What was it called? Hint: Number
Laws of the 12 Tables
300
A government run by the rich elites. A government run by a few people. Note that these two types are basically the same.
Aristocracy & Oligarchy
300
This Roman Emperor made Christianity legal and promoted religious freedom. Helped Christianity spread.
Constantine
300
The spread and mix of Greek culture thanks to Alexander the Great.
Hellenism
300
How was the Roman Empire able to expand so easily?
Military
300
What was the purpose of gladiators?
Entertainment to keep the people occupied.
400
A very large territory, usually ruled by one person.
Empire
400
This Roman Emperor made everything but Christianity illegal. Helped Christianity spread.
Theodosius
400
Name three Greek achievements.
Alphabet, Government, Theater, History, Architecture, etc.
400
Why did Greece develop into isolated city-states?
Geography
400
Which group of invaders took down Western Rome? Byzantine Empire?