Archaeology and Human History Flashcard

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What is the process of digging and carefully removing earth to find artifacts called?

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Excavation

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What is a form of government in which a small group of people have control over a country or organization?

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Oligarchy

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What type of government did the Greeks develop that has influenced the American system of government?

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Democracy

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List three cultural contributions from the Classical Greece Era.

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Olympic Games, philosophy, and architecture

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Which famous philosopher was Alexander the Great's tutor during his youth?

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Aristotle

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What principle ensures that individuals are treated fairly and have the right to defend themselves in court?

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Presumption of innocence

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What were the three major forms of government for the Roman Republic?

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Monarchy, Aristocracy, and Democracy

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When did the Roman Empire begin?

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27 BC

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Who was the first emperor of the Roman Empire?

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Augustus Caesar

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What did Emperor Constantine issue that granted religious tolerance to Christians?

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The Edit of Milan