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CIV S1 STACK
Civ review semester one
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| watery ways was the Ancient Greek word for: | the Seas |
| Agora was the Ancient greek word for: | Marketplace |
| Polis was the Ancient Greek word for: | City-States |
| What was the largest Polis in Ancient Greece and how many miles did it control? | Sparta was the largest Polis, controlling just over 4000 square miles of territory. |
| Who was considered a "citizen" in Ancient Greece? | Free adult males |
| What Is the Acropolis? | A fortified hilltop |
| What is an Aristocracy? | A government ruled by a small group of nobles |
| What were Hoplites? | Soldiers that fought on foot |
| What was the Greek Phalanx? | a wall of Hoplites with their shields facing the enemy |
| What is a Tyrant? | A ruler who comes to power through a rebellion, usually helps the poor |
| What were Pericles' 3 goals to change Athens in the golden age of Greece? | Strengthen Athenian democracy, Build a commercial empire, and glorify Athens |
| in the time of Athens there were many plays put on, how would you describe a Tragedy? | Strong lead character whose strength led to their demise. |
| What is a philosopher? | Someone who loves wisdom |
| What was the Socratic Method? | Teaching by asking questions |
| What does the Greek Term Magna Graecia mean? | Greater Greece |
| What is a Republic? | A government in which citizens who have the right to vote choose their leaders |
| What were the two branches of Romes' government? | senate and assembly |
| Who was Hannibal? | one of the greatest military geniuses of all time |
| What is a Denarius? | it is the currency of the roman empire |
| What are policies? | plans for governing |
| What does the latin word Stoa mean? | Porch |
| Describe universal law. | the theory that the universe is controlled by super-human power. |
| What was the Aeneid? | a roman epic poem modeled in the style of the Greek poet Homer |
| What is Satire? | writing that mocks society |
| what are villas? | country estates of the wealthy |
| Who are the Zealots? | a band of Jewish revolutionaries |
| what was the masada? | The last Jewish stronghold |
| What are martyrs? | people who sacrifice their lives for the sake of a cause or belief |
| define bishop | a church official who sets moral standards |
| define pope | Father of the Christian church |
| what is an apostle? | one of the lords followers who preached the teachings of Jesus |
| define Messiah | a savior chosen by god |
| What is Inflation? | a large increase in prices |
| how did the vandals get into the west roman empire and when did this happen? | The rhine river froze in 406 a.d. |
| what does islam mean? | surrender to god |
| what does muslim mean? | surrendering one |
| define excommunicated. | to be declared out of the church |
| what are heretics? | people who hold incorrect ideas or beliefs according to the church |
| what is a Jihad? | a holy war |
| what are Caliphs? | successors to the prophet |
| what did alchemists do? | tried to turn things into gold |
| what is an astrolabe? | a tool used to chart the stars |
| what is a sultan? | an islamic ruler with political power, not religious authority |
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