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Which group is considered the first Romans?

  • Patricians
  • Latins (correct)
  • Etruscans
  • Greeks

    • What was the primary role of the Senate in Rome?

  • To elect consuls
  • To settle disputes among citizens
  • To organize the army
  • To create laws (correct)

    • What was a significant action taken by plebeians in 494 B.C.E.?

  • They became consuls
  • An assembly was formed (correct)
  • They overthrew the Senate
  • They joined the patricians

    • Who was responsible for leading Rome into becoming the richest city in the Italian Peninsula?

    <p>The Tarquin family</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a Roman legion?

    <p>It typically had 6000 soldiers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key feature of a polis during the Hellenic Period?

    <p>It was characterized by high strong walls against invaders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which city-state was characterized as a military state?

    <p>Sparta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who implemented the first written laws in Athens?

    <p>Draco</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Battle of Marathon?

    <p>The Athenians successfully defended against the Persian assault.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did women play in Spartan society?

    <p>They focused on physical fitness and childbirth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What strategy did the Greeks use to win the Battle of Salamis?

    <p>Taking advantage of the narrow strait to hinder Persian vessels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of Solon's major reforms in Athens?

    <p>Cancelled all land debts and freed enslaved individuals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who succeeded Darius as king of Persia during the Greco-Persian Wars?

    <p>Xerxes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main factor contributing to the formation of latifundia in ancient Rome?

    <p>Confiscation of conquered lands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which general is known for leading an army of 59,000 soldiers and 50 elephants against Rome during the Second Punic War?

    <p>Hannibal Barca</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the goals of the Gracchus brothers?

    <p>Help the poor gain their land back</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the term 'Pax Romana' refer to?

    <p>The peace and prosperity of Rome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event marked the beginning of the Trojan War in Greek mythology?

    <p>The kidnapping of Helen by Paris</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did Cato play in the Third Punic War?

    <p>He advocated for the destruction of Carthage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What common issue contributed to civil wars in the Roman Republic?

    <p>Power struggles among leaders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of architectural structures did Romans create during their civilization?

    <p>Colosseum, Circus Maximus, and aqueducts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is referred to as the 'Father of Mathematics'?

    <p>Archimedes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which historian is known for writing the 'History of the Peloponnesian War'?

    <p>Thucydides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What title is given to Herodotus due to his contributions to history?

    <p>Father of History</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mathematician is recognized for significant advancements in geometry?

    <p>Archimedes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which individual is not correctly paired with their title or domain?

    <p>Thucydides - Father of Mathematics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of Philip II of Macedon in relation to Greece?

    <p>To unify the Greek city-states under Macedonian rule.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was NOT a consequence of Alexander the Great's conquests?

    <p>The formation of the Delian League.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant period is referred to as the 'Age of Pericles'?

    <p>The era marked by political and cultural advancement in Athens.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which major war contributed to Athens' decline?

    <p>The Peloponnesian War.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of Alexander the Great's major achievements during his reign?

    <p>Spreading Macedonian culture and power.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to Alexander the Great's empire after his death?

    <p>It was divided among his three generals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following contributions is attributed to Homer?

    <p>The Iliad and the Odyssey.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the city of Alexandria established by Alexander the Great?

    <p>It served as the center for imperial trade and Hellenistic culture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which form of drama focuses on themes of love, war, and hatred?

    <p>Tragedy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of tone does comedy typically have?

    <p>Humorous and sarcastic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who developed the method of questioning known as the 'Socratic Method'?

    <p>Socrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which philosopher is known for writing 'The Republic'?

    <p>Plato</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What institution did Aristotle establish?

    <p>The Lyceum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Whom is known as the 'Father of Medicine'?

    <p>Hippocrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What theorem is Pythagoras best known for?

    <p>Pythagorean Theorem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mathematician is linked with the foundations of geometry through his work 'Elements'?

    <p>Euclid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these aspects is NOT a characteristic of Greek tragedy?

    <p>Humorous elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary ethical guideline established by Hippocrates?

    <p>The Hippocratic Oath</p> Signup and view all the answers

    <h1>=</h1> <h1>=</h1> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Roman Empire

    • The ancient Romans were divided into three groups: Latins (considered the first Romans), Greeks (established colonies in southern Italy and Sicily), and Etruscans (natives of northern Italy who invaded Latium).
    • The Tarquin family were the most powerful Etruscan clan, making Rome the richest and biggest city in Italy.
    • Social classes included patricians (nobles and landowners) and plebeians (common laborers, farmers, and traders). Patricians had more rights than plebeians, but both paid taxes.
    • The Roman government was a republic, headed by two consuls who served one-year terms and could not serve again for ten years.
    • The senate, composed of 300 patricians, created laws and served for life. A dictator was appointed in times of crisis or war, with absolute power for six months.
    • All landowners served in the army, and a legion comprised 6,000 to 12,000 soldiers. Legions were divided into smaller units called centuries.
    • Plebeians protested for more rights, which resulted in the creation of an assembly of plebeians with 10 tribunes to make laws for them.
    • The Punic Wars were three wars between Rome and Carthage, fought over Sicily. The first war lasted 23 years and Rome gained control of Sicily.

    Decline of the Republic

    • The gap between the rich and poor widened, with wealthy landowners taking up large farms.
    • Latifundia were created by confiscating conquered lands, often using prisoners of war as slaves.
    • Reformists like the Gracchus brothers attempted to redistribute land and improve the lives of the poor, but these efforts led to civil wars because of power struggles.
    • Julius Caesar joined forces with other generals (Marcus Licinius Crassus and Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus) and formed the first triumvirate. This was prior to his leading the Roman Empire
    • Augustus Caesar created peace and prosperity known as "Pax Romana" that lasted for 200 years.

    Minoan and Mycenaean Civilizations

    • The Minoans, based in Crete, were known for Knossos as their largest city. They had a sophisticated system of writing, Linear A, with known archeologists Arthur Evans.
    • The Mycenaeans, based on Peloponnesus, were known for Mycenae, their largest city, and had a system of writing Linear B known as Heinrich Schliemann. They invaded by Dorians which marked the beginning of the Hellenic period.
    • The Dark Ages followed the Trojan War, which lasted 300 years, as the Dorians migrated to Greece, causing a decline in Greek culture until the Ionians reintroduced Greek culture.
    • Polis were fundamental city-states; they characteristically had high walls, an Acropolis, and an Agora,

    Greek Empire

    • The most prominent polis were Sparta and Athens. Sparta was a military-focused polis with women responsible for children and good health. Athens developed formal education for males and emphasized leadership skills.
    • The most well-known Greek architectural features were the Parthenon.
    • Important features of Greek culture include the developments in Literature (Homer- Iliad and Odyssey); Drama (Tragedy, Comedy); Philosophy (Socrates, Plato, Aristotle), and Science and Mathematics (Hippocrates, Pythagoras).

    Persian Empire

    • The Persian Empire expanded its borders, leading to wars with the Greeks including the Battles of Marathon and Thermopylae.
    • Persians lost against Greeks at Thermopylae, and in Salamis, due to Persian ships being too big for the small waters.
    • The Golden Age of Athens, following the Persian Wars, marked a time of increased Athenian power and advancement in culture and arts.
    • Alexander the Great conquered Greece and the Persian Empire, spreading Hellenistic culture.

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