Religion
Explain Abraham's Covenant with Yahweh
Abraham promised god to spread his word and get followers in exchange for the Promised Land.
What does Patriarchal mean?
Dominated by males.
What is a martyr?
Martyr is someone who dies for a cause or belief.
Who is Zeus?
Zeus - King of Gods.
What were the 12 Tribes of Israel?
The were the groups of hebrews led by David's grandsons out of Mesopotamia during the exodus.
What are the 10 Commandments? Why are they significant today?
Code of Moral Laws given to Moses. They shape the law codes of many societies today.
What were the 12 Tables of Rome?
Roman code of Law.
How did Greek religion (mythology) shape culture in Ancient Greece and beyond?
Greek life revolved around their beliefs in the Gods. Stories, plays, and teachings about life were explained by the Gods.
Who is Athena?
Athena - Goddess of Wisdom/War.
Why is the First Temple so important?
Solomon's Temple. Holiest place of worship for Jews and Christian.
How did Judaism impact other monotheistic religions?
Judaism branched into Christianity and Islam.
What is cultural diffusion?
Spreading of ideas from one culture to another.
How did Romans persecute Christians?
Romans feared Christianity and made it illegal to practice. Many Christians were killed for their beliefs.
Who is Posiden?
Poseidon - God of the Sea
What were the Punic Wars?
Series of wars between Rome and Carthage that helped unify Italy under the Roman Empire.
What are the differences between the Torah and Bible?
Torah is only the Old Testament.
What is a polis?
Greek City-State
What were the core Athenian beliefs?
Social - valued education and civil duties
Political - direct democracy
Gender Roles - Gender Roles patriarchal society, women didn't have many rights
Who is Hades?
Hades - God of the underworld.
What is the purpose and significance of Roman Roads?
Connected the empire economically and politically.
How was Jesus a martyr?
Jesus died for his religion.
What are enclaves?
Small groups of people with similar ethnicities, cultures, and religions living in the same area
What were the core Spartan Beliefs?
Social - valued military honor and war, slavery
Political - King made decisions with help of a council of elders
Gender Roles - Women ran the homes, were not equal to men, but held some rights and power
Who is Aphrodite?
Aphrodite - Goddess of love.
Describe the Roman Republic (form of government).
Roman senators were chosen and would make decisions with the help of tribunals. It was a form of balanced government.