Ancient Greece
Were Greeks monotheistic or polytheistic?
polytheistic
Which continent is Rome located on?
Europe
Was Rome a monotheistic or polytheistic society?
polytheistic
What is a Martyr?
people who sacrifice their lives for their beliefs
What did the seaports encourage in Greece?
development of trade
The Golden Age of Athens took place during the rule of a man named____________
Pericles
What was the governing body of Rome called?
Who did they represent?
governing body of Rome was the Senate, which represented the upper class, known as the Patricians
Who was the first Roman emperor to legalize Christianity?
constantine
Name at least 3 forces that unites the Greeks
ancestry
language
literature
religion
olympic games
What is philosophy?
Who were the 3 most well know Greek philosophers?
the study of ideas about knowledge, truth, and the nature and meaning of life
Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle.
Name three geographical advantages of Rome:
fertile plain, near a river, Mediterranean climate
Name at least 3 contributions of Julias Caesar
1. Giving land to the poor
2. Extending Roman citizenship to conquered peoples
3. Creating public works projects
4. Increasing the pay for soldiers
5. Developing a more accurate calendar
Who made Christianity the official religion
of the Roman Empire?
Emperor Theodosius
Name two effects that mountains had on Greek civilization:
–Hindered communication and unification
–Caused growth of independent city-states
What is epic poetry?
Which Greek poet was famous for his epic poems?
Name two of his poems:
stories about adventure, war, and tragedy
Homer
Iliad and the Odyssey
When Romans overthrew the Etruscans what did they establish?
What was it beforehand?
republic
monarchy
What was the large portion of the Roman population called?
What kind of jobs did they have?plebians
farmers, artisans, merchants
Whats was the Edict of Milan?
gave freedoms & equality to Christians
Name three differences between the Athenians and the Spartans:
Athens: Limited democracy, Citizen soldiers – only during wartime, women cared for home, slaves owned by people
Sparta: Two kings and a council of elders, military society all males prepared for to be soldiers from birth, slaves owned by state, women prepared for fighting
Name 3 things that led to the Golden Age of Greece
Pericles created the Delian League, whose purpose was to continue fighting the Persian Empire
Pericles turned Athens into a wealthy empire.
Pericles promoted the arts, literature, and philosophy
What was Pax Romana?
Name at least 5 accomplishments of Rome during this time:
a two hundred year period of relative peace and prosperity -golden age
The coliseum, aqueducts (sewers), stable government, roads & infrastructure, expansion, coined money, written history, roman lawWhat protected the rights of Roman citizens?
Give three examples:
the twelve tables
1. Equal protection under the law
2. Innocent until proven guilty
3. Rules of evidence
How did Roman emperors treat other religions?
Emperors were mostly tolerant of other religions, but expected everyone who lived in the empire to respect the Roman gods as a sign of loyalty