Ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt
What is the name for the area of land between the Tigris and the Euphrates rivers known as the "fertile crescent" and the "birthplace of civilization"?
Fertile Crescent
The "first-citizen" of Athens; brought rule by the people to Athens; demonstrated the virtue of benevolence.
Pericles
Names of the two social classes that existed in Rome.
1. The Common People
2. Wealthy nobility
1. Plebians
2. Patricians
During the days of Roman persecution, the Early Church was forced to worship in __________, the burial grounds beneath the city.
Catacombs
The teaching that God has planned all of human history and demonstrates His faithfulness by providing, protecting, and caring for His people is called:
Divine Providence
______ united the land of Mesopotamia and is remembered for his code of laws.
Hammurabi
The analogy of the Elephant and the Whale refers to... (Which city-states do each represent and why)
Athens: Whale; good navy
Sparta: Elephant; powerful army
What were the names of the two brothers who founded Rome according to legend?
Romulus and Remus
What was the period of peace in the Mediterranean world lasting from 31 BC to AD 180 called?
Pax Romana
What are the three categories of Primary Source?
Artifacts, Tradition, Written Records
The Ancient Mesopotamians used a writing form called...
Cuneiform
____________ emerged victorious in 404 BC at the end of the Peloponnesian War.
Sparta
In the days of the Roman Republic, which branch of government was most powerful?
The Senate
What were some of the nicknames of Octavian?
Princeps (first citizen), Caesar, Augustus
Belief in many gods is called...
Polytheism
This foreign people conquered and ruled Egypt for a period of time
The Hyksos
The _____, or "city-state," was the basic political unit of Greece.
Polis
Name of the river Rome is built next to.
Tiber
Document signed in 313 AD that made Christianity legal throughout the Roman Empire.
1. What was the document?
2. Who signed it?
1. Edict of Milan
2. Constantine the Great
records that explain or interpret primary sources (a book about the Declaration of Independence) are known as...
Secondary Sources
The Great Pyramids of Egypt were built during which age of Egypt?
Old Kingdom
Philosopher who tutored Alexander the Great
Aristotle
Tablets with written Roman law; foundation of Roman civil law
Law of the 12 Tables
List 3 Ways Christ's coming during the time of the Roman Empire was "providential"?
Relative safe travel and social/political stability
Widely known Greek language made easy the exchange of ideas
Moral decay throughout the empire made people ready to hear the Gospel
Spread of the Jewish people throughout the empire made people familiar with the revelation Jesus came to fulfill
Synagogues throughout the empire were a starting ground for early evangelization
Roman Roads
Common culture, language, and customs
The Greek city-states experienced 4 different styles of government that we still see today. List each style with its definition.
Oligarchy-- Rule by the few
Democracy-- Rule by the many
Tyranny-- Rule by a tyrant