World History Exam Study Guide – Greece and Rome – Flashcards
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Mycenaeans
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first mainland greeks
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Direct Democracy
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A form of government in which citizens rule directly and not through representatives
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Athens
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a city-state in ancient Greece; the capital of modern-day Greece
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Sparta
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an ancient Greek city famous for military prowess
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Socrates
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ancient Athenian philosopher
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classical art
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the art of ancient Greece and Rome, in which harmony, order, and proportion were emphasized
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Peloponnesian War
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a war in which Athens and its allies were defeated by the league centered on Sparta
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Homer
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ancient Greek epic poet who is believed to have written the Iliad and the Odyssey
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Alexander the Great
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king of Macedon
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Virgil
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Classical Roman poet, author of Aenied
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Punic Wars
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A series of three wars between Rome and Carthage resulted in the destruction of Carthage and Rome's dominance over the western Mediterranean.
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Jesus of Nazareth
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a teacher and prophet born in bethlehem and active in nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for christianity
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Constantine
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Emperor of Rome who adopted the Christian faith and stopped the persecution of Christians
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Pax Romana
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the Roman peace
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Julius Caesar
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Roman general and dictator. He was murdered by a group of senators and his former friend Brutus who hoped to restore the normal running of the republic.
