Greece
Why were the Olympic Games originally created?
_to honor Zeus and the other gods_
What is the purpose of an aquaduct?
to transport water
Julius Caesar was the __________ of Rome.
Dictator
Patricians were the _______ class of people in Rome.
upper class (nobles)
Plebians were the ________ class of people in Rome.
lower class (common)
According to Greek mythology, what was Mount Olympus said to be?
the home of the gods
Could women be full citizens in Rome?
No
What is the type of government where one person takes power (usually) by force?
dictator
Who ruled over Rome during Pax Romana (the peaceful time in Rome)
Augustus Caesar
What does "polytheistic" mean
believing in many gods
Name 1 physical feature of Greece
mountains
What rights did women have in Rome (2)?
They could run a business and own property.
They could not vote.
This is the place where leaders would discuss government?
the forum
Roads, aqueducts, and amphitheaters are achievements of which civilization?
Rome
a place for leaders and citizens to discuss government
How did the physical features of Greece affect the city-states?
It made them isolated.
What is one cause of the fall of Rome?
1) unstable government & corrupt leaders
2) attacks from invaders
3) economic problems
4) empire was too large to govern
Who was the 1st emperor of Rome?
Augustus Casesar (Octavian)
What 2 religions spread throughout the Roman Empire?
Judaism and Christianity
What does monotheistic mean?
Which 3 religions are monotheistic?
1) That they worship 1 god.
2) Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
Who was considered a full citizen in Athens, Greece? What is one right that this group of people had?
1) free men with 2 Athenian parents
2) They could vote
Roman art and culture were influenced by which civilization?
the Greeks
Which type of government has citizens elect (vote for) their leaders?
republic
Who was Socrates? What is he known for?
1) a philosopher
2) teaching that truth is found through asking & answering questions
What was the purpose of the Silk Road?
to promote trade