Ancient Rome
Who founded Ancient Rome?
twin brothers named Romulus and Remus
The high-point of Greece is called...
the Acropolis
Which empire fell before the Middle Ages started?
the Roman Empire
these carried water to parts of the empire
aqueducts
Who was Pericles?
he was a ruler of Athens, he created Athens' navy, made Athens more beautiful, and strengthened the democracy in Athens
Which people group invaded Ancient Rome and caused its downfall?
the Barbarians
Who was the most powerful Greek ruler who never lost a battle?
Alexander the Great
What disease devastated the world starting in 1347?
the bubonic plague or the Black Death
republic
a form of government in which the people elect officials who govern according to law
Who was Alexander the Great?
he was a Macedonian leader, never lost a battle, spread Greek culture, and named many cities after himself (ex. Alexandria)
What was the Roman Way?
self-control, working hard, doing your duty, and loyalty to Rome (all of these are the Roman Way but just one is acceptable)
What league did Athens start?
the Delian League
What religious group tried to take back holy land and artifacts from Muslims?
the Crusades
people who examined questions about the universe, searched for the truth
philosophers
Who was Julius Caesar?
he was a general before becoming the sole ruler of Rome, tried to help the poor, and was killed by Roman senators
Which ruler in Ancient Rome made Christianity lawful and was a Christian himself?
Constantine
Who ran the city-state of Sparta?
the women- the men were always gone fighting or preparing for battle
What was the social class system in the Middle Ages?
the Feudal System
city-state
an independent community that includes a city and its surrounding territory
Who was Johannes Gutenberg?
he was a German inventor and he invented the printing press
What was used to record Roman citizens rights and responsibilities?
the Twelve Tables
What was the war between Athens and Sparta called?
the Peloponnesian War
Lords lived on estates called...
manors
relaxed the penalty for sin
indulgences
Who was Martin Luther?
Martin Luther was a monk from Germany, he protested against indulgences and acts of the church, nailed the 95 Theses to the door of a church, and his acts started the Reformation