This guy loved himself and Greek culture - spreading "Hellenism" throughout the known world. He died in his 30's.
Who is Alexander the Great?
100
This kind of geography separated societies (city-states) throughout Greece
What are rugged mountains and islands?
100
The Battles of Marathon, Thermopolye, and Salamis were a part of these wars. (Persian, Peloppenesian, Punic)
What are the Persian Wars?
100
In the early Roman Republic - this group made up 90% of the population, but had no rights.
Who are the Plebeians?
100
This location is considered the birthplace of Christianity. It's the name of a Roman province.
What is Judea?
200
This person tried to restore order in the Roman republic by gathering his own personal army, crossing the "Rubicon", defeating enemies and declaring himself dictator for life.
Who is Julius Caesar?
200
Democracy was a characteristic of which city-state? (Athens, Sparta, Both)
What is Athens?
200
During these wars, the Athenians aided the Ionians in their revolt against Darius I of Persia. (Persian, Peloppenesian, Punic)
What are the Persian Wars?
200
Written laws to establish responsibilities and duties of Roman citizens - posted for everyone to see.
What is The Twelve Tables?
200
This person was baptized by his cousin, accused of claiming he was king, and hung on a cross by the Roman leaders.
Who is Jesus?
300
This person is considered the "first emperor" of Rome.
Who is Octavian Augustus?
300
The Greek alphabet, the Olympic games, and art were characteristics of which city-state? (Athens, Sparta, both)
What is both?
300
These wars were fought between Athens and Sparta. (Persian, Peloppenesian, Punic)
What are the Peloppenesian Wars?
300
The number of branches in early Roman government.
What is three?
300
This person spread Christianity throughout the Roman empire, even though he used to hate Christianity!
Who is Paul?
400
This Greek philosopher said that democracy doesn't work...the people are just not intelligent enough to make the best decisions for the people!
Who is Plato?
400
This city-state was ruled by 2 kings. (Athens, Sparta, both)
What is Sparta?
400
Rome tried to expand it's territory into North Africa (Carthage) and the Western Mediterranean during these wars. (Persian, Peloppenesian, Punic)
What are the Punic Wars?
400
The widening gap between the rich and poor made Rome's transition from republic to _________________ very difficult.
What is empire?
400
This person legalized Christianity and tolerated other religions.
Who is Constantine?
500
This Greek philosopher argued that no one form of government is best - they all have ups and downs.
Who is Aristotle?
500
People that could participate in Athenian democracy had to be...
What is male, citizens, children of citizens.
500
This Carthaginian general invaded Italy by crossing Alps, won battles with war elephants and harsh tactics. He did not, however, win the Punic Wars.
Who is Hannibal?
500
These are some of the achievements in architecture and engineering that the Romans are known for.
What are roads, concrete, domes, arches, the Colliseum, acqueducts
500
This is the major difference between Christianity and Judaism: The Jews were waiting for a Messiah to save them, while Christians believed that _____________ WAS the Messiah!