Final Review # 2 Ancient Greece/Rome

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Greece's steep mountains and surrounding seas forced Greeks to do what?

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settle in isolated communities

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The Athenian government was which type of democracy?

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Direct

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The United States government was which type of democracy?

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Representative

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The athenian direct democracy meant that ALL citizens voted on every issue.

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TRUE

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What is the major difference between Athens and Sparta?

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Athens valued art while Sparta valued military strength.

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Why was the Parthenon in Greece built?

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to honor the gods and serve as earthly homes for them

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Who was the "father of philosophy" that taught people to question everything and search for the truth?

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Socrates

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Alexander the Great is best known for what?

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spreading greek culture throughout Europe, Asia and Africa

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In Ancient Rome, what were the set of laws written to ensure all citizens were treated equally?

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The Twelve Tables

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Why did the Roman Republic collapse which led to the beginning of the Roman Empire?

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Army generals began a series of civil wars to gain power.