GREEK & ROMAN GOVERNMENT
What was the independent city-state that served as the basic political unit of ancient Greece?
Polis
Which Greek philosopher was famous for teaching by asking questions?
Socrates
What Roman engineering system transported water into cities?
Aqueduct
What term means belief in many gods?
Polytheism
Christianity developed from what earlier religion?
Judaism
What form of government in Athens allowed eligible citizens to participate directly in making government decisions?
Direct democracy
Which student of Socrates founded the Academy?
Plato
What term describes the spread and blending of Greek culture following Alexander the Great's conquests?
Hellenistic culture
What term means belief in one God?
Monotheism
Who is the central figure of Christianity?
Jesus
What Roman form of government included institutions such as the Senate and elected consuls?
Roman Republic
Which Greek philosopher was the teacher of Alexander the Great?
Aristotle
The Twelve Tables represent an important Roman contribution in what area?
Law
Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Athena, Ares, and Aphrodite belonged to what religious tradition?
Greek polytheism
Who helped spread Christianity throughout the Roman world?
Paul
What written Roman legal code made laws publicly available and became an important contribution to Roman law?
Twelve Tables
Which Macedonian ruler created a large empire that helped spread Greek culture?
Alexander the Great
Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle made major contributions to what field of study?
Philosophy
Greek and Roman religions contained similar gods with different names. What does this similarity demonstrate about the relationship between Greek and Roman culture?
Roman religion was influenced by and adapted elements of Greek religion.
What Roman transportation system made travel easier and helped Christianity spread throughout the empire?
Roman roads
Compare the Roman Republic and Roman Empire. How did the location of political power change?
he Republic divided political power among institutions and elected officials, while the Empire concentrated greater political authority under an emperor.
Which two Roman leaders were important in Rome's transition from Republic to Empire?
Julius Caesar and Augustus Caesar
Roman roads and aqueducts are examples of Roman achievements in what major category?
Engineering and technology
Explain one major difference between traditional Greek and Roman polytheism and Christianity.
Greek and Roman religion was polytheistic and recognized many gods, while Christianity was monotheistic.
What did Constantine and the Edict of Milan change for Christians in the Roman Empire?
Christianity was legalized, allowing Christians to practice their religion without the previous legal persecution.