Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
20 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
Citizen duty of Greece |
Participate in the government |
|
|
Historical importance of Athens |
Their democracy was an example to other governments |
|
|
Rule of Law |
Everyone must follow the same laws and everyone is treated equally under the law. |
|
|
Athens influence on the United States |
Majority Rule: the most votes wins |
|
|
Example that Athens was not completely democratic |
ONLY men could vote, not women or slaves |
|
|
A lasting idea from Plato |
No one (including the rich and powerful) are above the law |
|
|
A lasting idea from Greek Herodoyus |
Invented written history |
|
|
Describe Homer's style of writing |
Epic poems |
|
|
Rome's three branches are an example |
Separation of Powers |
|
|
A lasting effect from Rome's democracy |
The United States elects their representatives |
|
|
I conquered Gaul and made myself dictator for life in Rome |
Julius Caesar |
|
|
Differences between Rome and the United States |
Rome: two elected consuls shared power United States: one elected president |
|
|
Representative Democracy |
Citizens have the right to choose their leaders and the leaders make laws for everyone |
|
|
Benefit of concrete arches |
Created support for large buildings |
|
|
Purpose of building large arenas |
For public entertainment 'bread and circus' |
|
|
Purpose of aqueducts |
to move water to cities |
|
|
Benefit of Roman roads |
Made moving armies easier and faster |
|
|
Lower class Roman citizen |
Plebeian Poor Farmers/shopkeepers/artists Less educated Lacked political power |
|
|
Higher class Roman citizens |
Patricians=Controlled the Senate Wealthy More educated Landowners |
|
|
Greek Geography |
Relied on the sea rather than rivers Mountains caused isolation |
