roman republic quiz

• wealthier – land-owning

• more rights

• felt superior (ruling)

• inherit power

• can be consuls

• access to education

• commoners

• farmers, merchants, craft workers

• elect tribunes to represent them

no rights - slaves

little rights - women (citizens)

some protection + no flooding

trade (access to Med. region)

protection from invaders (North + East)

• farmland

• broad fertile plain supports growing population

Twin boys born through an immaculate conception were ordered to be killed but survived and were raised by wolves. Once found by a human, the boys killed the king and argued over what to name their city. One twin killed the other and the city Rome was named after himself.

• people (only men) could vote for their officials

• no one person could have too much power

• Citizens had more of a say in their lives

• More rights and protection for people in writing

• two consuls

• elected through the assembly

• one-year term

• served as civil & military power

• had the right to veto

• had to be Patricians

• elected through elections

• comparable to the president

• checks & balances to balance power

• about 300 members

• issued advisory decrees

• held lots of power

Senate = upper chamber of US Congress

Thebes (Greece), East to Asia Minor, Egypt, India

After a lot of fighting, his soldiers did not want to go on any more.

• United ancient Greece

• Spread ancient Greek culture throughout his empire

• After his death, small territories fought for control of the regions

• before alexander the Great

• Classic Greek perfectionism & idealism in art

• Greek city-states

• in Greece, Greek-speaking

• worship same Greek Gods

• importance of art

• after Alexander the Great

• no more city-states

• art became more emotional

• King, assistants & advisors (monarchy) (mini kingdoms)

• branches of gov’t

• city states - US states

• voting & constitution

• most countries still have strong military

• democracy

pythagorean theorem

cultures blending

• develop appreciation for diverse subject matter

• deep emotional impact on viewer