Exam 1 Flashcards
What is the Code of Hammurabi?
A collection of 282 laws
It is viewed as an attempt by Hammurabi to portray himself as the source of justice.
Who were the Mycenaeans?
The earliest Greek-speaking people who established a civilization around 1600 b.c.
Named after Mycenae, one of its major cities.
What is the School of Athens?
A school established by Epicurus teaching that happiness could be achieved through the pursuit of pleasure
Founded near the end of the fourth century b.c.
What were the Punic Wars?
A series of three wars between the Roman Republic and the Carthaginian empire
Resulted in the destruction of Carthage and Roman hegemony over the western Mediterranean.
What is the Tribal Assembly?
An assembly consisting of all Roman citizens convened by tribes.
Who were the Patricians?
Great landowners who became the ruling class in the Roman Republic.
What is the role of a Consul in the Roman Republic?
Chief executive officers responsible for administering the government and leading the army
Two were chosen annually.
What does Pontifex Maximus refer to?
The highest-ranking religious official in ancient Rome.
What is the Acropolis?
An ancient citadel located on a rocky outcrop above the city of Athens.
What was The First Triumvirate?
A political alliance between Julius Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus.
