Ancient Greece and Rome

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

• trade with other city-states

• travel between city-states

• settle in isolated communities

The Athenian government was which type of democracy?

• Direct

• Representative

The United States government was which type of democracy?

• Direct

• Representative

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

• TRUE

• FALSE

Alexander the Great is best known for what?

• becoming Greece's first king

• spreading greek culture throughout Europe, Asia and Africa

• being a powerful general that took his country to war

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

• The Four Noble Truths

• The Twelve Tables

• The Ten Commandments

• The Mandate of Heaven

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

• The senate decided the dictators ruled best.

• The people rebelled.

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

Pax Romana was the term that describes Rome's golden age.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Why was Rome considered an empire?

• It had its own government and laws.

• It was ruled by a king or monarch.

• It controlled many areas and lands outside of its borders.

What sea is #1?

• Mediterranean Sea

• Adriatic Sea

• Gulf of Mexico

• Red Sea