Unit 2 Summary

This is a map of the Mediterranean sea today. What are the civilizations studied during this Unit that developed in this area?

• Romans.

• Catholics.

• Greeks.

• Athens.

Where is the Italian Península located?

Where is the Balkan Península located?

How does the image explain one of the main differences between Romans and Greeks?

• The image explains how the Romans conquered the world.

• The relief explains how it was possible to conquer as far South Africa.

• The relief explain why Greeks formed in polis and Romans in one united civilization.

• The relief explains how it was possible to expand to Egypt.

What did the people from the image have in common? (a)  

• All of them were not citizens.
• All of them were citizens.
• All of them were public workers.
• All of them were slaves.

What does the image trying to explain? (a)  

• Dictatorship.
• External Democracy.
• Direct Democracy.
• Representative Democracy.

What Polis had this type of democracy? (a)  

• Delphians.
• Olimpians.
• Spartans.
• Athens.

The images shows the social structure of Athens. Who were considered citizens in this Polis?

• Aristocracy only.

• Aristocracy, Farmers and Tenant Farmers.

• Aristocracy, Farmers and Slaves.

• Aristocracy, Tenant Farmers and Foreigners.

In ancient Greece, three contrasting forms of government emerged. ​ ​ (a)   , which refers to a system of governance where power is held by a small group of individuals or families. This ruling elite, known as the ​ (b)   , often gained their influence through their wealth or noble lineage.

The other trype of government was ​ (c)   ,in which power is seized and consolidated by an individual. Unlike the previus type of government, this one ruled without legal or constitutional authority.

The last type is ​ (d)   , wich means that people have the power and they can decide whats better. This type of government is devides between ​ Direct and Representative.

• Oligarchy
• Aristocracy
• Tyranny
• Democracy
• Dictator
• Rome
• Greece
• Republic
• Federal
• Citizens

The Romans recognized the need for the ​ (a)   as a crucial mechanism to prevent the concentration of authority and ensure the stability and longevity of their republic. With their intricate system of government, they established distinct branches. The​ (b)   , consisting of the aristocracy, held legislative authority and foreign politics. The ​ (c)   , consisting by citizens, took care about the Plebeians and their laws. Lastly, the ​ (d)   , consisting mostly by military people, mainly apply the laws. The Romans understood that dispersing authority among different branches would foster a system of check and balances, enabling the republic to function effectively and promoting the rule of law.

• Division of powers
• Senate
• Assembly
• Magistrates
• Aristocracy
• Patricians
• Plebeians
• Concentration of powers