Greece
What term means "like the Greeks"
What is Hellenistic
What two inventions did the Romans create to advance architecture?
What is concrete and arches
Describe the Exodus
What is the Hebrews' departure from Egypt
A form of government in which the people make decisions about laws and the people vote for their leaders
What is Democracy
What civilization was NOT considered a river valley civilization?
What is The Greeks
Which Greek city-state stressed the military training and firm government control
What is Sparta
This person was trying to take power away from the Roman Senate and become dictator for life
Who is Julius Caesar
The Hebrews practiced what religion?
What is Judaism
All citizens can vote for representatives to make decisions describes this type of government
What is Representative Democracy
Who could be citizens in most ancient civilizations?
What is Free, native-born, land-owning men
Describe the land of the Greek peninsula with two words
How was the geography of Rome similar to other early civilizations
What is Rome was centered along a river that allowed farming and trade to flourish
The most sacred text in Judaism is the
What is the Torah
When ALL citizens gather at mass meetings to decide on government matters and law best describes this type of government
What is the Silk Road and why was it important?
What is a trade route used to spread ideas and goods
Why did Greece need to create colonies surrounding the Mediterranean Sea?
What is because they lacked the resources they needed
Why did the Romans create a republic
What is so they would not have a king in control
Who is the father of Judaism
Who is Abraham
What is the purpose of checks and balances in a democratic government?
What is it prevented one branch of government from becoming too powerful
Name 3 monotheistic religions
What is Islam, Judaism and Christianity
Why did the Persian Empire attack the Greek city-states?
What is the Persian Empire wanted to stop the Greeks from colonizing their territory
List 3 reasons for the fall of the Roman Empire
Political leaders became corrupt and started taking bribes
Failing economy
The government didn't have enough money to pay soldiers
How did Judaism effect later cultures
What is it helped shape Western cultures
How was the republic of Rome different than the direct democracy of ancient Athens
What is the Roman Republic allowed all male citizens to vote for representatives
Why was Hammurabi's code so important in history?
What is it allowed all people to see and know the laws