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Ancient Rome
Ancient Rome II
Fall of Rome
100
An area of land surrounded by water on three sides
What is peninsula
100
Philosophers believed that people could use the powers of the mind and reason to understand natural events. Name two philosophers
What is Plato, Socrates, Aristotle
100
Describe some of the geographical advantages of Rome
What is surrounded by seven hills, near the Tiber River, fertile soil, and easy access to the Mediterranean Sea
100
The rejection of any planned action by a person in power. This power has been used by Roman consuls, Presidents, and Governors.
What is Veto
100
Foreign soldiers who work for pay
What is mercenaries
200
Because of the Geography of Ancient Greece many of its inhabitants had to become
What is traders and sailors
200
A serious story that usually ends in disaster for the main character.
What is Tragedy
200
Type of government were citizens have the right to vote to select their leaders
What is Republic
200
In desperate times, the Roman Senate could nominate a ____________ to act as a king for six months.
What is Dictator
200
An economic situation in which money circulates, but the money has less value
What is inflation
300
This a not only a city but also a separate independent state
What is city-state
300
These games were first held in Ancient Greece in 776 BC and then were held every four years after that. The tradition of these games is still held to this day.
What is Olympic Games
300
Rich wealthy Rome and a Poor Roman
What is Patrician Plebeian
300
This famous Roman general challenged the Roman Senate and won a bloody civil war to declare himself dictator for life. This bold move ended up costing him his life.
What is Julius Caesar
300
Roman emperor that strongly encouraged the spread of Christianity
What is Constantine
400
A form of government were citizens govern themselves
What is democracy
400
*** Double Jeopardy *** Describe some of the differences between Athens and Sparta
What is Sparta - Oligarchy, Military State, Slaves/helots did all the work, women had more right (own property and business), citizens at 30 after military service. Athens- Democracy, women little rights, valued the arts, philosophy, trade
400
The most powerful branch of the Roman Republic that proposed and voted on various laws
What is Senate
400
After Caesar's death his adopted son______________ took control of Rome and brought the end Republic and the birth of the Roman Empire.
What is Augustus/Octavian
400
A official count of people living in Ancient Rome and is still used every ten years in the United States.
What is census
500
*** Double Jeopardy *** Explain how an Athenian Democracy was not a true democracy
What is women could vote, believed in slavery, and foreigners could never become citizens
500
Describes Greek history and culture after the death of Alexander the Great
What is Hellenistic
500
These co-rulers were selected by the assembly, ruled for two years, and had the power of veto
What is Consuls
500
Describe/List some of Rome's greatest achievements
What is Concrete, Aqueducts, Colosseum, Roman Roads, Arch
500
**** Final Jeopardy **** List/Describe the various reasons for the fall of the Roman Empire
What is Weak/Corrupt Rulers, Mercenary Army, Size of the Empire, Economic Problems, and Barbarian Invasions