Christianity
What was the name of Jesus' followers that continued his teachings after his death?
The Apostles
Describe Direct Democracy.
Democratic system where citizens vote directly on laws.
Rome was ruled by Etruscan ________ before they developed their __________.
Kings; Republic or Representative Democracy
Describe what a Republic is.
A Representative Democracy where people vote for leaders.
Who was the leader that declared himself the First Emperor?
Augustus (Octavian)
Which Roman Emperor converted to Christianity, allowing Christians to practice freely within the empire?
Emperor Constantine
Describe Greek geography and how it impacted it's civilizations development.
Mountainous, Rocky, Peninsula, Made Communication Difficult, Made Unification Difficult, Excellent Fishing, Trading, Shipbuilding
The name of the temple at the top of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. It is dedicated to the Goddess Athena.
Describe how Rome's geographic location benefitted them.
On a Peninsula, middle of Mediterranean sea, Access to Extensive Trade Routes and Control of Mediterranean
What was the Pax Romana
Roman Peace, Golden Age of Rome, Highest Point of Roman Civilization
Who was considered the Messiah, and briefly describe his life.
Jesus of Nazareth, was born Jewish and traveled the empire spreading his teachings until he gained a following so large the Romans executed him out of fear.
Identify the 3 philosophers in the correct order, and bonus if you tell me what they taught.
Socrates: Questions Everything
Plato: Use Rational Thought
Aristotle: Organize Thought and Use Logic
(Use S.P.A.)
Describe what the 12 Tables were and why they were important for commoners in Rome.
Roman Law Code
Commoners knew the laws the had to follow and the rights they were granted by these laws.
Identify and describe 2 things within Roman culture that they got from the Greeks.
Government, Law, Art, Religion, Philosophy
Identify and describe the 3 levels of the Roman Social Hierarchy.
Patricians (wealthy landowners, 5% of populations), Plebeians (lower class, commoners, pay majority of taxes, 95% of population), Slaves (prisoners of war, foreigners)
Describe how Roman leaders treated Christians before they were allowed to practice freely.
Christians were persecuted for their beliefs and treated horribly within the empire.
Describe the Greek religion. Include the type and what it was based on.
Polytheistic, Based on Myths, Myths Tell Stories of the Gods, Mount Olympus is Home to the Gods, Gods Based on Elements of Nature and Natural Phenomenon's
Describe a major Greek Achievement and tell me how it impacted our society today.
Must have a description of achievement, as well as factual statement describing its relevance to today.
Government, Law, Language, Culture, Philosophy, Science, Math, Literature
Coach will decide if answer suffices points.
Who was Julius Caesar, what was his impact on Rome, and what was his fate?
Military leader who took control of Rome and made himself Dictator for Life, Gained Support from Rome's Lower Classes, Was Assassinated Because Senators Believed He Was Destroying the Republic
Describe the Roman Empire.
Continued to Expand Boundaries, Emperor has all the Power, Absolute Ruler, More Emphasis Placed on Military, Empire Grew to its Greatest Size, Entered Pax Romana
Describe why Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire.
Roman Roads, Trade Networks, Cultural Diffusion
Christianity preached eternal life, respect for the poor, and forgiveness of sins, making it a religion that would gain a lot of followers.
What is a Greek "Polis", and Describe the Structure of the Greek Polis.
Polis=City State, Acropolis at the top of each Polis, Agora at the bottom, Athens and Sparta each different Polis, Polis' developed differently because of Geography, Each Polis dedicated to a God (Athens = Athena)
Describe a major Roman Achievement and tell me how it impacted our society today.
Must have a description of achievement, as well as factual statement describing its relevance to today.
Roads, Aqueduct, Government, Law, Culture
Coach will determine if answer meets expectations.
Describe the government structure of the Roman Republic, and make sure you identify the specific branches of it.
2 Consuls, 300 Senators (Patricians), Tribunes and Assemblies made up of Plebeians
Identify and Describe all 4 of reasons the Roman Empire fell.
Political (Weak Leadership), Economic (Taxes and Increased Poverty), Military (Increasing Reliance on Mercenaries), Social (Loss of Values and Increasing Self Interest)