Ancient Greece and Rome

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Which continent is Greece located on?

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Europe

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Who was the leader of the gods?

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Zeus

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Which statement compares the geography of the ancient Greek civilization with other ancient civilizations? Options: Ancient Greece was only an island unlike other ancient civilizations. Ancient Greece was very large. Similar to other Mediterranean civilizations, ancient Greece had a long, sandy coastline with an abundance of deep-water harbors. Ancient Greece consisted of several islands.

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Ancient Greece consisted of several islands.

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What body of water was major to trade and travel in ancient Greece civilizations?

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Mediterranean Sea

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Greek legends say that gods ruled from _______?

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Mt. Olympus

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What is the Greek word for city-state?

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polis

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Legend says that Rome was founded by?

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Romulus and Remus

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A government where no one person has total control?

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republic

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Also named the Flavian Amphitheater, it is a large amphitheater in Rome. It was built during the reign of the Flavian emperors as a gift to the Roman people. When it first opened, the emperor Titus celebrated with a hundred days of gladiatorial games.

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Colosseum

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A site located at the center of the ancient city of Rome and the location of important religious, political and social activities. The site is situated on low-lying land between Palatine Hill and Capitoline Hill, was home to many of the ancient city’s most impressive temples and monuments.

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