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TERMS & NAMES  1. For each term or name, write a sentence explaining its significance. • republic -  A form of government in which citizens choose their leaders by voting  • patrician -  belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy • plebeian -  An ordinary citizen in the ancient Roman Republic • tribune -  In ancient Rome, an official elected by the plebeians to protect their rights. • consul -  An elected official who led the Roman Republic • senate -  in ancient Rome, the supreme governing body, originally made up only of aristocrats. • dictator -  A ruler who has complete power over a country • legion -  A military unit of the ancient Roman army, made up of about 5,000 foot soldiers and a group of soldiers on horseback. • Punic Wars -  A series of three wars between Rome and Carthage (264-146 B.C.); resulted in the destruction of Carthage and Rome's dominance over the western Mediterrane...

TERMS & NAMES 1. For each term or name, write a sentence explaining its significance. • Hellenistic -  the culture that blended Greek with Egyptian, Persian, and Indian influences. • Alexandria -  Egyptian city that was the center of Hellenistic culture • Euclid -  Greek mathematician and pioneer in geometry • Archimedes -  Greek scientist, inventor, and mathematician • Colossus of Rhodes  -  Huge bronze statue created on the island of Rhodes USING YOUR READING GUIDE 2. Which Hellenistic achievement had the greatest impact? Why? Hellenistic achievements that had the greatest impact was the legacies, technology, and art because it would help further develop their culture. MAIN IDEAS 3. How did trade contribute to cultural diversity in the Hellenistic city of Alexandria? The trade made it so that it became an international community so it had a rich mixture of customs and traditions 4. How did Euclid influence some...

TERMS & NAMES  1. For each term or name, write a sentence explaining its significance. • Philip II -  ruler of macedon. (started 359 BCE). wanted to conquer Persian empire. father of alexander the great. husband of Olympus. • Macedonia -  a country in southeastern Europe, formerly known as the Republic of Macedonia • Alexander the Great -  son of Philip II and Olympus. born 356 BCE. Known as the great. known for quick wit and intelligence. He  wanted to conquer the world. Conquered the world. tamed Bucephalus at 13. • Darius III -  was the last king of the  Achaemenid Empire  of  Persia , from 336 BC to 330 BC.  USING YOUR READING GUIDE 2. Which of Alexander’s conquests do you think was the most significant? Why? Alexander's conquest that was the most significant was his conquest of Persia because it inspired him to continue on conquering. MAIN IDEAS 3. How was Philip II able to conquer...

The Greeks: Crucible of Civilization Directions: Answer the following questions based on the movie. The questions are listed in the order they appear in the film. IMPORTANT: The Crucible of Civilization is a two part film. This is part 1 and you will also watch part 2 of the film to get a more complete story of the rise and fall of the ancient Greeks. 1. What was the situation in Athens in 508 BC?  The situation in Athens in 508 BC was Pandemonium roamed the streets. This caused ordinary citizens turned on their leaders in search of freedom and escaping repression. 2. What class did Cleisthenes come from and what kind of power did this group exercise over Athenians?   The Cleisthenes came from the upper class or royalty. He was born to become a ruler. This group exercised self government over Athenians. 3. How did Aristotle describe life for most Athenians in the 6 th century BC?  Aristotle described the life for most Athenians in the 6th century BC as being...

1. For each term or name, write a sentence explaining its significance. • direct democracy -  a government in which citizens rule directly rather than through representatives • classical art -  the art of ancient Greece and Rome, in which harmony, order, and proportion were emphasized • tragedy -  a serious form of drama dealing with the downfall of heroic or noble character • comedy -  a humorous form of drama that often includes slapstick and satire • Peloponnesian War -  a war, lasting from 431 B.C. to 404B.C. in which Athens and its allies were defeated by Sparta and its allies • philosopher -  a thinker who uses logic and reason to investigate the nature of the universe, human society, and morality • Socrates -  ancient Greek philosopher who encouraged his students to examine their beliefs by asking a series of questions to show people hold contradictory opinions. • Plato -  Student of Socrates who wrote "The Repub...

Reflection: In my opinion, I would rather live in Athens because of their strong government. Also, I would want to live in Athens because go their lifestyle and culture values. Even though I would want to live in Athens, the only thing I would change is their tole given to the women in Athens. In Athens' society the women stayed home and had no rights. Except for the fact that women did not have many rights, overall Athens would be a better place to live. https://docs.google.com/document/d/13eSfR6TJmSlOWvs9gq1_kNov_S1vjQVvKdpoPR23YR4/edit

Topic:  The Greek City State lo1: Define polis, acropolis, demos monarchy, oligarchy, aristocracy, tyranny lo2: Compare the different models of gov. used in Ancient Greece lo3: Compare lifestyles in the two main city states, Athens and Sparta homework: warring city states TERMS & NAMES  1. For each term or name, write a sentence explaining its significance. • polis - a Greek city-state the fundamental political unit of ancient Greece after about 750 B.C. • acropolis - a fortified hilltop in an Ancient Greek city • monarchy - a government in which power is in the hands of a single person • aristocracy - a government in which power is in the hands of a ruling class or nobility  • oligarchy - a government in which power is in the hands of few people, especially on sin which rule is based upon wealth • tyrant - in ancient Greece, a powerful individual who gained control • democracy - a syste...