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What is the biggest impact of Greek and Roman Politics?

Our government today is a blend of Athenian Democracy and the Roman Republic.

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  • He was a student of Aristotle, who spread his teaching throughout his Empire.
  • He died at the age of 32, leaving no heir to his throne.
  • He led the Macedonian and Greek armies to take over the Persian Empire.

Alexander the Great

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What is the biggest impact that Greek Philosophy?

It created the foundation for modern education.

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What type of government did Athens have?

A direct democracy

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Why was the Roman Empire able to stay in power for so long?

By providing entertainment to the lower classes.

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What is the biggest impact of Greek and Roman mythology?

It influences our modern industries as Greek gods are used as symbols of power. (Brands, statues, books, movies, games, and superheroes)

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  • He brought an end to the Roman Republic.
  • He took advantage of the new lower class of landless, unemployed, former soldiers.
  • He was assassinated by the Senate.

Julius Caesar

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  • Wrote down his teachers words.
  • Created the Cave Allegory
  • Authored "The Republic"

Plato

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What did Athens and Sparta have in common?

They were both Greek city-states

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What were the two social classes of Roman Society?

Plebeians, the poor farmers, and Patricians, the rich nobles.

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What was the biggest impact of Greek and Roman Architecture?

We use marble and columns in our government buildings.

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  • A man born Octavian, who changed his name later on.
  • The first Emperor of the Roman Empire.
  • The adopted son of Julius Caesar.

Augustus Caesar

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  • Was convicted of "corrupting the youth".
  • Challenged students to question authority.
  • Introduced a method of teaching based on questions.

Socrates

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What made Sparta different from Athens?

  • Sparta focused more on military strength than Athens.
  • Sparta had a military monarchy while Athens had a democracy.
  • Sparta had more rights for women than Athens.
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What is Pax Romana?

A 200 year period of peace across the Roman Empire.

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What was the biggest impact of Greek and Roman Art?

It spread their culture, told stories, and was recreated in the Renaissance.

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What was the name of the group of three men that ruled the Senate in the last years of the Roman Republic?

The Triumvirate

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  • Was a teacher of Alexander the Great
  • Founded a university called "The Lyceum"
  • Broke up philosophy into multiple disciplines.

Aristotle

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What was the significance of the Hellenism?

Alexander the Great's control of the known world would ensure Greek culture would outlast the empire.

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What technological advancements was Rome known for?

Roads and Aquaducts

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What are some examples of Hellenization?

Columns in Egypt, Togas on Buddhas in India, Roman Gods, Greek Constellation names, etc.

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How many times was Julius Caesar Stabbed?

23

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What was the purpose of the Cave Allegory?

It was Plato's way of describing the purpose of Philosophers and how the world views them.

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What was the Greek name for city-state?

The Greek Polis

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What event weakened the Roman Republic and allowed Caesars rise to power?

The Punic Wars (The war with Carthage)