Ancient Greece and Rome

The Peloponnesian Peninsula was the site of fighting from 431 to 404 BCE between

• Sparta & Rome

• Athens & Sparta

• Rome & Carthage

• Athens & Persia

Pericles is MOST known for

• Being a firm but fair tyrant of Ancient Greece.

• Overseeing democratic government in Ancient Athens.

• His instruction of famous philosophers Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle.

• Leading Sparta to victory over Persian invaders in 5th century Greece.

Who were considered citizens of Athens?

• Men and women who were born in Athens

• Male, property owners

• Any male living in Athens

• Anyone in Athens

In ancient Rome, citizens elected the members of the Senate. What type of government did ancient Rome have?

• Republic

• Dictatorship

• Direct democracy

• Absolute monarchy

What was the role of the citizen in the Athenian direct democracy?

• To elect representatives to make laws

• To not take part in government affairs

• To financially support public officials

• To discuss and vote on laws and policies

Electing tribunes and displaying the Law of the Twelve Tables

• Benefited patricians.

• Showed the influence of the Etruscans.

• Protected plebeians against unjust treatment by patricians.

• Violated the constitution hammered out by patricians and plebeians.

The philosophers Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle shared what common belief?

• Democracy is the best form of ruling the masses

• The military rulers should control the government

• Average people were not qualified to rule themselves

• All Greeks should use the Gods as models for their lives

“Greek civilization spread throughout the Mediterranean, Middle East, Egypt, and Asia as Alexander the Great conquered city after city. In order to maintain control, a strong military presence was left in each of the dominated areas.”

How did this affect the cultures of those regions conquered by Alexander?

• Religion, art, and philosophy were influenced by Greek thought.

• Members of the conquered population covertly taught their children their history.

• The dominated population fought against any teachings that were influenced by Greek thought.

• The government forced the teaching of Greek mathematics and philosophies in the schools in the region.

What is the name of the institute of higher learning created by Plato?

• The Lyceum

• The Academy

• The University

• The College of Athens

What philosopher taught and mentored Alexander the Great?

• Plato

• Herodotus

• Pericles

• Aristotle