Key Terms
A sacred song or poem used in worship
Psalm
This philosopher believed observation and comparison were necessary to gain knowledge
Aristotle
Who was the leader who guided the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt?
Moses
What were the two main forms of government in Greek city-states
Oligarchy and Democracy
Rome was founded, according to legend, by these twin brothers.
Romulus and Remus
A departure of the Israelites out of slavary in Egypt
Exodus
He was the first emperor of Rome and began the empire.
Augustus Caesar
This object was considered especially sacred because it held the Commandments.
The Ark of the Covenant
This philosopher taught using questions and answers in a method that now bears his name.
Socrates
These were the two social classes of ancient Rome.
Patricians and Plebeians
A person who delivers messages from God.
A prophet
This historian is known as the "father of history" in Greece.
Herodotus
Name the first three kings of Israel.
Saul, David, and Solomon
These early Greek civilizations lived on Crete and mainland Greece.
The Minoans and the Mycenaeans
What was the purpose of the Twelve Tables?
To record Rome’s laws publicly and ensure legal equality
Define Bard
Someone who writes or performs epic poems or stories about heroes and their deeds
He conquered a massive empire before dying at 32 years old.
Alexander the Great
Name the two kingdoms the Israelites split into after Solomon's death.
Israel and Judah
This Greek military formation was made up of rows of foot soldiers using shields and spears.
Phalanx
Name three reforms introduced by Julius Caesar.
1. The Julian calendar
2. Land for the poor
3. Citizenship to people in the provinces
A Persian religion based on the belief in one god
Zoroastrianism
Who were the three men in the First Roman Triumvirate?
Julius Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus
List three beliefs the Israelites held about God based on the teachings of the prophets.
1. God is just and fair
2. God demands good behavior
3. God expects people to treat others fairly
Name three countries conquered by Alexander the Great.
Egypt, Persia, and parts of India
What was the Pax Romana, and who began it
A long period of Roman peace started by Augustus.