Classical Era

What Greek philosopher was accused of corrupting the youth of Athens and was sentenced to death?

What Greek philosopher was a student of Socrates who thought that the best form of government was an aristocracy (rule by the rich).

What Greek philosopher was a student of Plato and the teacher of Alexander. His ideas would be influential in the Middle Ages.

What Greek leader conquered Persia and spread Greek culture through the Middle East and Egypt.

This civilization started on the Italian Peninsula. They conqured the Greeks in 146 BCE.

Rome had this form of government for about 500 years after they overthrew their kings in 506 BCE.

This Roman became "dictator for life" in Rome in 48 BCE. He was killed by a group of senators.

This teacher lived in the Roman Empire. His teachings would become the basis of Christianity that would spread in the Roman Empire.

He was given the title "Augustus" (the highly respected one) when he took over the Roman Empire in 27 BCE.

This Roman Emperor supported the Christian religion and allowed it to spread.