What geographic features influenced the creation of independent city-states in Greece?

Ruled by a king who inherited his position from his family

the highest class ruled especially those holding hereditary titles or offices.

power rests with a small number of citizens, used in Sparta.

Ruling group-controlled military

First developed in Athens Greece.  People could participate in the government and all male citizens could vote in the assembly.

First used in Rome.  Government in which citizens elected representatives to rule on their behalf

 In what war were Athens and its allies (the Delian League) and Sparta and its allies (Peloponnesian League) rivals fighting against each other?

What was the name given to the time period in Greece where remarkable achievements were made in philosophy, art, and literature?

The Phoenician Alphabet and Greek writing became the basis for what language?

What pledge to doctors take that emphasizes responsibility to patients; named after Greek doctor?

The belief in one God.

The belief in multiple Gods and Goddesses

The spread and blending of Greek culture is called--

Commoner in Roman society, farmers, merchants, and artisans.

Upper class wealthy landowners in Roman society that initially held all the power of the
government

Consul, Senate, and Tribunes are considered what in the Roman Republic

What principle is shown by the creation of different branches of government in the Roman Republic?

Ancient Greek philosopher and mathmetician that discovered a way to determine the hypotonus of a right triangle

Leader of Athens that lifted Athens into a golden age through his support of the arts, architecture, philosophy, and democracy building.

His conquests played a major role in the spread of Hellenistic culture.

Ancient Greek philosopher that tutored Alexander the Great and created the basis for the scientific method

Roman emperor that divides the Roman empire into two parts; East Roman Empire and West Roman Empire.

Son of God, founder of Christianity, wanted to bring salvation to his followers, and was crucified.

Roman Emperor that issued the Edict of Milan and converted to Christianity to end persecution of Christians.

Became Roman dictator for life and was murdered by his own senate.

What society’s innovations consisted of aqueducts, arches, concrete, and stone paved roads.

What was the period of prosperity and peace in Rome called?

What is the name given to the set of laws inscribed on tables, written by the Roman Senate to ensure that all citizens are protected and treated equally under the law?

What calendar was introduced during the reign of Julius Caesar and is still used today with minor changes?

Foreign invasions, economic strain to maintain military and government, Population declines due to disease and constant war all were--