This religion spread from Jerusalem throughout the Roman Empire through missionaries and merchants partially due to Pax Romana.
What is Christianity?
100
Conquering one of the largest empires in all of history this leader spread hellenism throughout the east and laid the foundation for Rome.
Who is Alexander the Great?
100
This Greek city state which formed the Delian League and was ruled by an oligarchy. Characterized by a devotion to state, seen in the harsh military service required of citizens.
This is Sparta!!!
100
Leading to the formation of the Peloponnesian League these wars encouraged the Greek city states to put aside their differences to fight a common enemy.
What are the Persian Wars?
100
Roman patriotism which led to much of the success during the Roman Republic.
What is Gravitas?
200
This Egyptian pharaoh challenged the system of Ma'at because she was female
Who is Hatshepsut?
200
Considered one of Egypt's greatest military leaders this individual created the worlds first known peace treaties with the Hittites after the "Battle of Kadesh".
Who is Ramses?
200
The civilization that the Hyksos rule over during the intermediate period.
What is Egypt?
200
Fought between Athens and Sparta this war eventually led to the weakening of both city states
What were the Peloponnesian Wars?
200
Originally built for the military this road connect the vast Persian Empire through trade and administration
What is the Royal Road?
300
This religion founded in Persia was the first to introduce the idea that there was a struggle between good and evil.
What is Zoroastrianism?
300
Advocating for personal involvement in democracy and war with Sparta this Athenian ruled Athens during it's "Golden Age".
Who is Pericles?
300
This Egyptian capital was established under the rule of Ahmose.
What is Thebes?
300
Fought between Rome and Carthage this eventually led to Roman dominance of the Mediterranean.
What are the Punic Wars?
300
Angered by the death of his teacher Socrates and author of "The Republic" this philosopher was one of Athens greatest thinkers
Who is Plato?
400
Organized by Constantine in Rome this meeting helped unify Christians by establishing a common set of beliefs.
What is Council of Nicaea?
400
The last of the "Good Emperors" and the author of "the Mediation" this Roman emperor saw the benefits of halting expansion.
Who is Marcus Aurelius?
400
Believed to be a Phoenician colony this trade empire based on the island of Crete spread much of its culture to the Greek mainland.
What is Minoa?
400
The class conflict in Rome between the Plebeians and Patricians which led to the Laws of the 12 Tables.
What is Struggle of the Orders
400
Descended from one of Alexanders greatest generals this individual caught the eye of Marcus Aurelius and eventually committed suicide "via" snake bite after a failed attempt to seize power in Rome.
Who is Cleopatra?
500
This Egyptian leader establish the Cult of Aton, briefly bringing monotheism to Egypt
Who is Akhenaton or (Amenhotep IV)?
500
Ruling over Persia in 522 this leader established a decentralized government with provinces run by satraps.
Who is Darius "the Great"?
500
This capital city, build by the Assyrians, was home to a library which made it the intellectual center of the empire.
What is Nineveh?
500
Originally considered only myth, this epic war was depicted in Homer's Iliad
What is the Trojan War?
500
This is the name of the Jewish province under the Roman Empire.