Greece
What means "love of wisdom"?
Philosophy
Which sea did the Romans call "our sea"?
Mediterranean Sea
What proved that Jesus was the Messiah?
his miracles; the prophecies
Who required the Jews to worship Greek gods?
Antiochus IV
What is the Septuagint?
the Greek translation of the Law and Prophets
Who conquered the Persian Empire?
Alexander the Great
Which city was rebuilt after the Gallic invasion?
Rome
Why was Jesus born in Bethlehem?
because of the Roman census
Who seized control from the kings?
tyrants
What was the significance of the synagogue for Jewish culture? 2 things
center of worship and school for boys
The Greek concept of what forms the basis for Western Governments?
democracy
Who was the leader during times of war?
a dictator
Why was Jesus tried by Pilot?
the Jews couldn't execute someone
What person from Macedonia conquered Greece?
Philip
the Mauryan Empire
What civilization did the Mycenaeans copy?
Minoan
How did Roman values change after the wars?
They valued ease and luxury.
How did the Jews respond after the were conquered by the Greeks?
They accepted Greek customs and ways of thinking
Who made it possible for commoners to read the law?
lawgivers
What characteristic do Confucianism and Taoism promote?
self-control
Who allowed commoners to hold government positions?
Pericles
What two things did the Romans value?
ambition and practicality
What were the 5 main groups of Jews?
Zealots, Essenes, Pharisees, Sadducees, Herodians
What two kings were unable to conquer Greece?
Darius I and Xerxes
Why is Buddism and Jainism more attractive than Hinduism?
they offer an escape from reincarnation