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Ancient Greece&Rome
9WorldHistory - Ancient Greece & Ancient Rome
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What percentage of Greece is mountains? | 80% |
| Where is the highest peak in Greece? | Mt. Olympus |
| How many miles of coastline does Greece have? | 8,500 miles |
| What seas border Greece? | Aegean, Ionian, Black & Mediterranean Seas |
| How do we know that the Minoans influenced Greek culture? | artifacts have been found |
| What was the first city-state? | Mycenae |
| What important skill did Mycenaeans learn from the Minoans? | extensive trade networks |
| Define, seafaring trade. | to spread goods, culture and technology to the world |
| How did Mycenaeans come to control much of the Greek world? | through war and trade |
| How did Mycenaeans keep their power? | they were led by King Agamemnon |
| Who led the Mycenaeans in war during the Trojan war? | King Agamemnon |
| What are 3 effects of the Dark Ages in Greece? | 1. Greeks leave the mainland because its a war torn countryside 2. Iron replaces bronze which is cheaper and helps reverse food shortages. 3. Adopt the phonetician alphabet that leads the movement to read and write |
| Define, arete. | strive for excellence, one in a struggle or contest |
| What is an epic poem? | a long poem that tells of a hero |
| What are two of Homer's famous plays? | The Odyssey and The Iliad |
| What was the purpose of epic poetry in Greece? | it became the epic text for the education of generations of Greek males |
| Define, polis. | a city-state (town, city, village) |
| What is the purpose of the polis? | served as a people center where people met for activities |
| What is the purpose of the acropolis (top of the hill)? | a place of refuge during attack or religious center for temples |
| What is the purpose of the agora (open area)? | served as a place for people to assemble or as a market |
| Greek military systems were built on foot soldiers known as what? | Hoplite |
| What was the name given to the battle formation used by hoplites in the Greek army? | Phalanx |
| Strong city-states were able to spread influence and create what? | Greek colonies |
| After the end of tyranny in Greece, what two other forms of government emerged? | democracy - government by the rule of many. oligarchy - government by the rule of few |
| When did the Golden Age been and why was it called the Golden Age? | 500 BCE to 338 BCE because of brilliant culture and disastrous war |
| What Greek leader ruled during the height of Athenian power? | Pericles |
| Define, direct democracy. | form of government where every male citizen participates directly in government, decision making through mass meetings |
| Why does Pericles say that their society is a democracy? | because the power is in the hands not of a minority but of the whole people |
| Who is considered a citizen in Greek society during this period? | everyone is a citizen |
| Who fought in the Persian War? | Athens fought Persian ruler Darius |
| When was the Persian war? | 490 BCE |
| Where was the Persian War? | Mediterranean |
| Why was the Persian War important? | because Athenians take control of entire Greek world |
| Who fought the Peloponnesian War? | Athens and Sparta |
| When was the Peloponnesian War? | 431 BCE |
| Where was the Peloponnesian War? | Greece |
| Why was the Peloponnesian War important? | because the war weakens major Greek states and discourages cooperation |
| Define, polytheistic. | belief in many gods |
| What was the purpose of religion for Greeks? | religion was a source of Greek drama and art |
| What are 3 physical characteristics valued by the Greek based on their sculptures? | self-assured faces, smooth skin & muscled bodies |
| What are 5 eternal ideals expressed in Classical Greek architecture and art? | 1. Humanity 2. Reason 3. Moderation 4. Balance 5. Harmony |
| How does the building characterize classical Greek architecture? | it is characterized by temples, columns and marble |
| According to myth, who founded Rome? | Romulus & Remus |
| What was the benefit of having a long coastline for Rome? | good and manageable for trade |
| What groups of people moved into Roman territory in 1500 BCE? | Indo-European (Latin, Greeks, Etruscans) |
| Define, republic. | system of government where the leader was not a monarch and some citizens have the right to vote |
| Roman Diplomats | worked well with conquered and surrounding territories |
| Roman Military | accomplished and persistent soldiers |
| Roman Strategists | built fortified (protected) towns as they conquered |
| Roman Government | created political institutions to solve problems |
| Define, law of nations. | Plebeians demanded the first written Roman code of law, adopted in 450 BCE |
| 2 examples of laws established in Rome's 12Tables that we still use today. | Law of Nations and European Law Codes |
| Who would be considered a patrician? | wealthy landowners became Rome's ruling class |
| Who would be considered a Plebeian? | less wealthy landowners, small farmers, craftspeople and merchants |
| How were patricians and plebeians different in Roman society? | all men could vote but only patricians could be elected into office |
| Who is required to serve in the military in Rome? | all citizens that own land |
| Roman Legion | large military units of infantry |
| Roman Infantry | foot soldiers |
| Roman Calvary | horseback soldiers |
| Roman Century | smaller units within legions of men |
| Roman Consuls (monarchy) | 2 officials that controlled the government and the military; served for 1 year |
| Roman Senate (aristocracy) | aristocratic branch of government advises, consults and creates laws for society; serve for life |
| Roman Assembly (democracy) | elected tribunes and made laws for society; serve for life |
| Define, dictator. | government by one person with complete control over politics |
| 82BCE | Republic ends |
| 2nd century BCE | a period of civil wars break out three men emerged as winners of the civil wars |
| 3 reasons that brought an end of the Roman Republic | 1. large gaps between rich and poor 2. small farmers cannot compete 3. army loses allegiance |
| What territory threatened Rome's power in the Mediterranean? | Carthage |
| 5 w's for the Punic Wars | who? Carthage and Rome what? Carthage over control of territory when? 264 - 146 BCE where? Sicily |
| What is the result of the 1st Punic War? | Roman victory in Sicily; Carthage swears revenge |
| Who leads Carthaginian troops in the 2nd Punic War? | General Hannibal |
| How does Rome win the 3rd Punic War? | sacks the city of Carthage |
| Two members went to war in 31 BCE for control of Rome? Who were they? | Octavian and Antony |
| What are Caesar's reforms? | 1. gives land to the poor 2. increases size of the Senate 3. grants citizenship to his supporters 4. introduces solar calendar |
| Define, philosophy. | the study of fundamental nature of knowledge, reality and existence especially when considered as an academic discipline |
| Why do we know little about Socrates' philosophies? | he never writes |
| Who kept written record of Socrates' life? | Plato |
| List 3 things about Socrates' beliefs. | 1. He shall never give up philosophy 2. He had a responsibility 3. He wanted to prevent false belief, influence our actions, and degrade our character |
| According to Plato, who would rule in a perfect society? | a philosopher king |
| Why does Plato think we should trust reason over our senses? | because he says that it alone provides us with at least the potential to contemplate the forms. |
| Aristotle is considered the first real what? | he's also considered the first genuine scientist in history |
| Where did Aristotle study and who was his teacher? | Athens and Plato |
| What was the main difference between Plato and Aristotle's thinking? | he believed that true knowledge could only be achieved through reason while Aristotle favored experimentation with real objects |
| What are some of Alexander the Great's successes? | 1. his legacy 2. extended control 3. improved economy 4. created monarchy 5. spread Greek culture |
| Who is Alexander the Great? | he is the Macedonian king Philip II's son. He became king at the age of 20 |
| What city did Alexander use to set an example of his dominance at the beginning of his rule? | Thebes |
| What is the name of the Greek capital in Egypt under Alexander's reign? | Alexandria |
| What territories did Alexander conquer by 331 BCE? | Syria, Palestine and Egypt |
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