Vocab
Aqueduct
An engineering structure used to transport water from distant sources to cities, common in ancient Rome.
City-State
An independent political entity consisting of a city and its surrounding territory, common in ancient Greece.
Which city-state was known for its military prowess and strict discipline?
Sparta
What was the primary function of the Roman Senate?
To create laws and advise the consuls
Plebian
The common people of ancient Rome, including farmers, artisans, and merchants, who had limited political power.
Empire
A vast political unit consisting of multiple territories or nations ruled by a single supreme authority or emperor.
What was the outcome of the Peloponnesian War?
Sparta defeated Athens and ended its golden age
What was the purpose of the Twelve Tables?
To create a written code of laws for Roman citizens
Philosophy
-The study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, and reason, often through critical thinking and logical argument
Republic
A political system in which citizens elect leaders to represent their interests and make decisions on their behalf, used in Ancient Rome.
What is the name of the famous structure that sits atop the Acropolis in Athens, dedicated to the goddess Athena?
Parthenon
What caused the fall of the Roman Empire?
Invasions by Barbarian tribes
Overexpansion and military overspending
Government corruption and political instability
Weakening of the Roman legions
Economic Issues and overreliance on slave labor
Splitting of the Empire
Democracy
A system of government where power is held by the people, who participate directly or through elected representatives.
What was the primary form of government in Athens during its Golden Age?
Democracy
Who was Julius Caesar?
A Roman general and statesman who played a key role in Rome becoming an Empire
Dictator
A ruler with absolute power, often appointed during emergencies in Roman times but sometimes maintaining control beyond the crisis.
Who was Socrates?
A philosopher who taught through questioning
Who was Hannibal?
A Carthaginian general famous for crossing the Alps with elephants