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TEST REVIEW Ancient Greece and Rome The test will be on Wednesday, October 19. One way to effectively use this study guide is to print it out and use as flash cards. From the Print menu, click the drop down arrow under Print What. Then select Handouts and choose 6 per page. The printed handouts can then be folded lengthwise. The question will appear on one side and the question along with the answer will appear on the other. Romans born into the wealthy ruling class were called Romans born into the wealthy ruling class were called Patricians These were a system of raised tunnels that brought water to Rome These were a system of raised tunnels that brought water to Rome Aqueducts This city was the chief rival to Athens This city was the chief rival to Athens Sparta He decided that the Roman Empire was big enough so he ordered his soldiers to build walls to mark the boundaries. He decided that the Roman Empire was big enough so he ordered his soldiers to build walls to mark the boundaries. Hadrian Which of the following languages does not come from Latin? A. French C. Italian B. Japanese D. Spanish Which of the following languages does not come from Latin? A. French C. Italian B. Japanese D. Spanish A collection of stories dealing with the gods and heroes of a certain people A collection of stories dealing with the gods and heroes of a certain people Mythology Many of our government buildings are modeled after this building in Athens. Many of our government buildings are modeled after this building in Athens. The Parthenon He was murdered in the Roman Senate because the Senators feared that he was becoming too powerful. He was murdered in the Roman Senate because the Senators feared that he was becoming too powerful. Julius Caesar A government whose leaders are elected. A government whose leaders are elected. Republic He was considered the greatest of the 12 Olympians; supreme ruler of the Greek pantheon, and lord of the sky, weather, and rain. He was considered the greatest of the 12 Olympians; supreme ruler of the Greek pantheon, and lord of the sky, weather, and rain. Zeus A person who holds total control over a government. A person who holds total control over a government. Dictator These are pictures made of small pieces of rock, tile, and glass. These are pictures made of small pieces of rock, tile, and glass. Mosaics The son of Julius Caesar, he became the first emperor of Rome. The son of Julius Caesar, he became the first emperor of Rome. Augustus Caesar This is a person who studies and thinks about why the world is the way it is. This is a person who studies and thinks about why the world is the way it is. Philosopher More than 50,000 people could watch events in this Roman arena. More than 50,000 people could watch events in this Roman arena. The Coliseum To connect Rome with the various parts of their empire, the Romans built a large network of To connect Rome with the various parts of their empire, the Romans built a large network of Roads This city. was the Greek word for This was the Greek word for city. Polis This city was covered by a volcanic eruption in 79 A.D. This city was covered by a volcanic eruption in 79 A.D. Pompeii He taught about human behavior, government, mathematics, and astronomy. He taught about human behavior, government, mathematics, and astronomy. Plato A representation or picture of a sacred Christian personage. A representation or picture of a sacred Christian personage. Icon He was the son of King Phillip II of Macedonia. As he conquered new territories, Greek culture, language, and ideas spread throughout the Mediterranean region. He was the son of King Phillip II of Macedonia. As he conquered new territories, Greek culture, language, and ideas spread throughout the Mediterranean region. Alexander the Great This comes from the Greek word meaning “Rule by the People” This comes from the Greek word meaning “Rule by the People” Democracy An ordinary working male citizen of Rome An ordinary working male citizen of Rome Plebeian About 1/3 of the people in Rome had no power because they were _________________ About 1/3 of the people in Rome had no power because they were _________________ Slaves The principal abode (or home) of the 12 Olympians. In Greek mythology it was inaccessible and sacred. The principal abode (or home) of the 12 Olympians. In Greek mythology it was inaccessible and sacred. Mt. Olympus Study!