Ancient Greece
What were the Ancient Greek Olympics?
Games in ancient Greece to honor the gods and goddesses
How did Judaism impact other monotheistic religions?
Judaism branched into Christianity and Islam
What is the purpose and significance of Roman Roads?
Connected the empire economically and politically
Aphrodite
goddess of life
What does Patriarchal mean?
Dominated by males
How did Greek religion (mythology) shape culture in Ancient Greece and beyond?
Greek life revolved around their beliefs in the Gods. Stories, plays, and teachings about life were explained by the Gods.
What are the differences between the Torah and Bible?
Torah is only the Old Testament
What is cultural diffusion and what is one way it impacted Rome?
Spreading of ideas from one culture to another. Roman Gods copy Greek Gods
Socrates
He created the Socratic Method and questioned why things are the way they are; taught Plato.
What is a martyr? How was Jesus a martyr?
Martyr is someone who dies for a cause. Jesus died for his religion
What role did entertainment play for Greek and Roman cultures?
All people were able to attend games, sports, and shows. Entertainment was a part of everyday life. It kept the people happy.
Why is the First Temple so important?
Solomon's Temple. Holiest place of worship for Jews and Christian
Describe the Roman Republic (form of government).
Roman senators were chosen and would make decisions with the help of tribunals. It was a form of balanced government
Who was David and why is he important to the Israelites?
David becomes King and defeats the Philistines. Helps to unite the tribes of Israel
Who was Plato?
Started the Academy, student of Socrates, Wrote The Republic, and believed in gender equality.
Why was Ancient Greece never unified?
The city-states had many political differences and were often fighting each other. Geographic isolation
Explain Abraham's Covenant with Yahweh
Abraham promised god to spread his word and get followers in exchange for the Promised Land
Why was Constantine so important to Rome?
He issued the Edict of Milan allowing Christianity in the Roman Empire. He converted to Christianity
Aristotle
Taught Alexander the Great, wrote Politics, student at The Academy; most important contributions were zoology, formal logic, animal classification, scientific method, and government.
How have Jews been persecuted through history?
They have been enslaved, killed and martyred by different groups -Romans, Egyptians, Nazis
What were the core Spartan Beliefs
Social - valued military honor and war, slavery
Political - King made decisions with help of a council of elders
Gender Roles - Women ran the homes, were not equal to men, but held some rights and power
What are the 10 Commandments? Why are they significant today?
Code of Moral Laws given to Moses. They shape the law codes of many societies today.
What were the Punic Wars?
Series of wars between Rome and Carthage that helped unify Italy under the Roman Empire
Who was Alexander the Great and what were two of his accomplishments?
Unified Greece, built a huge empire ranging from Macedonia to India. He combined Greek and Persian cultures
What were the core Athenian beliefs
Social: valued education and civil duties
Political : direct democracy
Gender Roles: patriarchal society, women didn't have many rights