Alexander the Great
What did Alexander want to do when he took over the Persian Empire?
Mix the cultures of the Greeks, Persians, and Macedonians.
Unite the people he was conquering
What problem happened when rich people built big farms called latifundia?
Small farmers lost their land and had to move to the city. Gap between Rich and Poor grew wider
How did Augustus make taxes fairer for everyone in the empire?
He counted people in a census to figure out the right amount of taxes.
How did Charlemagne keep the nobles loyal to him?
He gave them land in return for their help with ruling and defending his empire.
What does a dictator in ancient Rome do?
They rule with full power, usually with force. Like the Caesars.
Why was the Lighthouse of Alexandria so famous?
It was easy to see and helped guide ships safely to Alexandria.
DAILY DOUBLE
How did the Punic Wars make Rome more powerful?
Rome defeated Carthage and became the strongest power in the Mediterranean.
What did Augustus build to make travel and communication easier?
A system of strong, connected roads.
What did Charlemagne do to improve education in his empire?
He built schools and made learning important for priests and leaders.
Why did Augustus want people to follow the "Old Roman Virtues"?
He thought courage, honesty, and loyalty would make Rome stronger and more stable
How did building cities help Alexander rule his empire?
The cities were used for trading, spreading Greek culture, and learning.
Why didn’t people like the Roman tax collectors, called publicans?
They often collected extra taxes and kept the money.
Why was having the same coins in all parts of the Roman Empire helpful?
It made trading and buying things easier.
DAILY DOUBLE
Why did Charlemagne move Saxons and Franks to live in each other’s lands?
To mix the people so they wouldn’t rebel. Unite the tribes together for the sake of his empire.
What is a tariff, and why did Augustus remove them?
A tax on traded goods; removing them helped boost trade and business. Stronger economy
What made Alexandria in Egypt a great place for learning and trading?
Its location where trade routes from the Mediterranean and Africa met. The sharing of ideas and knowledge in the museum.
What happened to Rome’s farms during Hannibal’s attacks in the Second Punic War?
Farms were destroyed, making life harder for poor farmers.
How did clearing pirates out of the Mediterranean help Rome?
It made the sea safer for trade.
Why was Charlemagne’s alliance with the Pope so important?
It gave him more power because the Pope supported his rule. Easier for him to push the agenda of Christianity.
Why were serfs important during Charlemagne’s time?
They provided labor on farms and received protection in return.
How did Alexander’s conquests help science and knowledge grow?
By sharing ideas between Greece, Egypt, and Persia.
Sent collections of goods back to Aristotle during his conquests.
What made Roman legions so good at winning battles?
They were well-organized and could change plans quickly during fights.
How did Augustus share power with the Senate but still stay in control?
He let the Senate keep some duties (and doubled the size of it), but he still made the biggest decisions as emperor.
What was the job of Charlemagne’s counts and courts?
To make sure laws were followed and solved problems in the empire.
What made the 1st Triumvirate in Rome different from other leadership groups?
It was a team of three leaders, not just one person in charge. Shared equal power until Caesar took over as dictator.