2nd sem. exam Flashcards
Ionian Revolt
Athens helps the Ionians revolt against Cyrus and the satraps and they burned Sardis
Pericles Funeral Oration
speech given by Pericles at the funeral of the Athenians who first fell during the Peloponnesian War. He talked about the qualities of Athens and what made a good democracy, which influenced the early Americans
Ptolemy
king of Egypt. got part of the empire of Alexander the Great
Aeneas
the hero of the Aeneid. battled at Italy. father of Iulus (Julius) established what would become Rome
Romulus and Remus
descendants of Alba Longa Kings. established Rome
Etruscans
took over Alaila. formed a league in 550 BC. included Veii, Tarquinii, and Volsinii. entered league with Carthage
Tarquin
had an affair with his brother’s wife. they both killed their spouses. He killed Servius Tellus in the throne room. claimed the throne of Rome
Celts
tribes roaming around west/central Europe between 100+500 BC. no ethnic identity. Gauls
Carthage
took Sardinia. rival of Rome
Stonehenge
most famous of the monuments in Britain. construction began around 3000 BC and continued for about 2000 years.
Maccabees
family of Matthias in Israel
Plutarch
Greek historian
Livy
Roman historian. wrote a lot on the founding of Rome
Virgil
wrote the Aeneid
Aeneid
founding epic or myth of Rome
Hamilcar Barca
lead Carthage. forced to fight to a stalemate in the First Punic War. died during the siege of a Celtic stronghold
Hannibal
son of Hamilcar Barca. became the leader of Carthage
Iberian Peninsula
in Spain. Hamilcar Barca’s base to attack Rome during the First Punic War
Trebia
2nd Punic War. Hannibal defeats Rome in December of 218 BC
Tiberius Gracchus
military hero from Carthaginian campaign. son of a consul. elected tribune. wanted to ease the suffering of the poor especially former soldiers. killed by fellow tribunes- fatal wound of Roman Republic
Marius
a “new man” elected consul 6 times. gave citizenship to allies: both against the constitution.
Sulla
Roman general. put an army in the Pomerium. tyranny became the order of things. killed 6000 men who fought against him
Pompey
in the triumverate of Caesar, himself, and Crassus. paid Caesar’s debts. forced into an alliance with Crassus because of Spartacus. murdered in Egypt
Crassus
helped Sulla liberate Rome- killed 6000 gladiators along with Pompey. in the triumverate
Julius Caesar
in triumverate with Crassus and Pompey. conquered Gaul. established presence in Britain.invaded Germania. became the Emperor of Rome after Pompey was murdered.
Spartacus
gladiator who led a revolt of 6000 gladiators. killed by Crassus