Ancient Greece and Rome Flashcard

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What were the two most powerful city-states in ancient Greece?

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Athens and Sparta

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What event marked the transition from the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire?

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Rise of Julius Caesar and establishment of the Roman Empire under Augustus

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Which war saw the alliance of Athens and Sparta against the Persian Empire?

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Greco-Persian Wars

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What were some of the factors that contributed to the decline of the Roman Empire? Options: Cultural development, diplomatic alliances, internal stability; Technological advancements, peaceful relations with neighboring empires, strong leadership; Political instability, economic issues, military defeats, and invasions by barbarian tribes; Religious unity, economic prosperity, military victories

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Political instability, economic issues, military defeats, and invasions by barbarian tribes.

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What form of government did the Greek city-states have?

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Democracy

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What were the main reasons for the Punic Wars between Rome and Carthage? Options: Competition for the best agricultural land, Religious differences and conflicts, Dispute over the leadership of the Mediterranean region, Control of trade routes and territories

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Control of trade routes and territories

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What were the main causes of the Peloponnesian War?

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Rivalry between Athens and Sparta and fear of Athenian expansion

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What were the major reforms implemented by the Roman Emperor Diocletian?

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The major reforms implemented by the Roman Emperor Diocletian included the division of the Roman Empire into two separate administrative regions, the establishment of the Tetrarchy system of government, and the implementation of price controls and economic reforms.

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What was the primary purpose of the Roman aqueducts?

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To provide a supply of fresh water to cities and towns

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What was the primary purpose of the Colosseum in Rome?

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To serve as a place for public executions and gladiatorial contests