Greek Mythology
Who later adopted the Greek gods but gave them a name of their own?
Romans
What is the country of Italy shaped like?
A boot
Who ruled Rome during the Roman Empire?
Emperors
monotheism means __________.
belief in only one god
Which city-state is known for democracy?
Athens
The god of the sea was______.
Poseidon
What peninsula was Ancient Rome located?
The Italian Peninsula
What religion eventually became the official religion of the Roman Empire?
Christianity
An independent city that has its own government and controls the surrounding land, common in ancient Greece.
city-state
What was the main focus of Spartan society?
Military power
Why did the ancient Greeks create myths?
To explain natural events and teach lessons
What type of landform made farming difficult in Greece?
Mountains
What caused the fall of the Western Roman Empire?
Weak leadership, invasions, economic problems, or the empire being too large.
Athletic games held every four years in ancient Greece, and now an international sporting event.
Olympics
What type of government did Rome have before becoming an empire?
Republic
Where did the Greek gods believe to live?
Mount Olympus
Why did Ancient Greece develop many independent city-states?
Mountains and seas separated communities
What was one major Roman achievement?
Aqueducts and roads
A group of countries or regions controlled by one ruler or government.
Empire
What was the Colosseum used for in Ancient Rome?
Public entertainment, such as gladiator fights and games
Which god was the messenger of the gods?
Hermes
How did Christianity appeal to people in Roman society?
They found hope in the message of eternal life
At it's largest, how big was the Roman Empire?
2.5 million square miles
A form of government where a single ruler has absolute power and often rules unjustly or cruelly.
Tyranny
What was the Pax Romana?
A long period of peace in Rome