Ancient Rome
Two main classes in Rome
patricians and plebians
What is one of the great achievements in Greece?
Democracy
What are the names of the two churches?
Roman Catholic and Orthodox Church
Who is Philip's son?
Alexander the Great
Navigable routes of transportation
Waterways
Bronze tablets that set down the rights and responsibilities of Roman citizens.
Twelve Tables
What two peninsulas does Greece rest on?
Peloponnesus and Balkan peninsulas
What people group was responsible for farming the Lord's land in return for shelter and protection. (bottom of the pyramid)
Serfs
Who loved Greek culture and spread it's ideas throughout the land he conquered?
Alexander the Great
Uplands
a man who rose to power and became the sole ruler of Rome in 46 b.c, started projects to help the poor and attempted to re-establish Rome. While doing this made enemies and was killed by a group of senators.
Julius Caesar
What are the two largest and important city-states?
Sparta and Athens
When were the Middle Ages
500 to 1500, occurred after the fall of the Roman Empire
Why did the Patricians have a better life than the plebeians?
Because the patricians were richer and treated better.
A strong sense of loyalty to one's country
Nationalism
Who was ruling/ made Rome the most powerful Empire int he world that reigned over 3 continents.
Augustus/Octavian/Julius Caesar's nephew
People who examine questions about the universe
Philosophers
Which church was the center of life for most people? and why?
The Roman Catholic. It was the center of life because it cared for the sick, provided education, helped preserve books and education, and played a lead rule in the government.
When was the Feudal System created?
During the Middle Ages
You can sail on it, or a boat can ride down it
List the Feudal System in order
King
Nobles/Lords
Vassals or knights
Serfs
What were Pericles' three goals for Greece?
1.)strengthen democracy
2.)expand the empire
3.)Make Athens MORE beautiful
What helped the growth of the feudal system?
The developing of businesses and growth.
Where did Serfs live?
Tiny huts, with dirt floors
Barbarians