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Global 9
Ancient Civilization
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Direct Democracy | A form of government where citizens vote on all major issues Invented in Athens, Greece Only males who owned property could vote |
| Athens | City-State (Polis) Cultural achievements- philosophy, columns, A2+ B2=C2 |
| Sparta | City-State (Polis) Militaristic monarchy Age 7, boys were trained for military service |
| Militarism | Glorification of military power Build up army, navy and your weaponry Example: Sparta Germany (WWII) |
| City-State (Polis) | A city that acts as an independent government Since Greece is a mountainous archipelago, many city-states were isolated and developed separate governments |
| Hellenistic Age | Golden Age of Greece starting with Alexander the Great Blending Greek, Egyptian, Persian culture A time of peace, prosperity ($), and cultural achievement |
| Alexander the Great | Son of Macedonian King Phillip Military genius, who expanded Greek territory Ruthless and burned the entire city of Thebes Known for starting the Hellenistic Age |
| Republic | A form of government where citizens elect leaders who make decisions for the people Invented in the city of Rome Modern Example: USA |
| Pax Romana | Golden Age of Rome 200 year period of peace, prosperity and cultural achievement starting with Caesar Augustus |
| Cultural Diffusion | The exchange of goods , ideas, and customs from place to place Roman trade routes along the Mediterranean ( North Africa, Europe and Asia) |
| Twelve Tables | Roman code of law US code of law was modeled after 12 tables Punishments were much more harsh than today |
| Senate | Most important law making body in Rome Only men from the upper class were allowed to serve grew corrupt overtime |
| Plebeian | Lower class in Rome Farmers, servants, small business owners could not serve in government |
| Patricians | Land holding upper class in Rome Could serve in government |
| Caesar Augustus | He took absolute control over government, after Julius Caesar's assassination Responsible for starting the Pax Romana |
| Aqueducts | Tall bridge like structures built out of stone used to carry water from Rome's hills to the city Used gravity to bring water Emperor Claudius |
| Colosseum | Largest Roman stadium gladiator fights took place fights were free to all citizens kept people entertained |
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