Ancient
Greece
Greece
Athens was known for developing a _________ type of government?
Democracy
Ancient Rome originated as a Republic but transitioned into an _______________.
Empire
While Alexander the Great's exploits spread Greek culture, it also contributed to the fall of the empire by fragmenting Greek ___________ ___________.
Political Power
What was Voltaire's philosophy?
He criticized organized religion and supported freedom of speech.
What are the dates of the French Revolution?
1789-1799
Sparta was known as a ________________ society.
Militaristic
Who was Rome's first emperor, and what era did he initiate?
Augustus, and the Pax Romana (Peace of Rome)
Another contributor to the fall of Ancient Greece was economic strain. What are two factors that hindered economic development?
Constant warfare and reliance on slave labor
Who proposed the separation of powers in government?
Montesquieu
What was the name of one of the most violent conflicts during the French Revolution?
The Reign of Terror
What does the Socratic method emphasize?
Critical Thinking
What kind of army did Rome have?
Professional Army
Who was the last emperor of Rome?
Romulus Augustulus
John Locke emphasized what three natural rights?
Life, Liberty, and Property
What are two causes of the French Revolution?
Economic Hardship, resentment of the aristocracy, and inspiration from Enlightenment ideals.
The Peloponnesian War was a conflict between whom?
Athens and Sparta
What are three subjects where Rome has left a legacy?
Law, Architecture, and Governance
Who captured Constantinople and caused the destruction of the Eastern Roman Empire?
The Ottoman Turks
The Age of Enlightenment preferred what over tradition and superstition?
Enlightenment thinkers challenged the ________ right of kings.
Divine
Name two contributions from Ancient Greece that we still enjoy today.
Democracy, philosophy, theater, and the Olympic Games.
Rather than philosophy and arts, Rome's culture was focused on _________ and ____________.
Engineering and Law
How did religious transformation serve as a cause of decline for the Roman Empire?
Christianity shifted the focus from civic duty to spiritual matters.
Who advocated for popular sovereignty and general will?
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
The abolition of feudal privileges is an example of _________________ ____________________.
Social Reorganization