Quiz for 11/18/16 Flashcards
When did Persian wars started?
(499 BC-449 BC):
Who were involved in the Persian war?
between Persian Empire and the Greek Civilizations (Athens, Sparta)
How many Greeks met the Persian forces for battle?
Only about 5,000 Greeks (including Spartans and other city-states) met the Persian forces for battle
Legacy
Empire included land on what continents and by doing what?
Empire included land on Europe, Africa, and Asia by moving his troops along roads the Persians had built
Mixed Greek culture with the?
Mixed Greek culture with the culture of conquered lands (i.e. Egypt’s Alexandria)
Where did Greek ideas of social structure and government take place?
Spread Greek ideas of social structure and government across the MIDDLE EAST
Is football beautiful
yes
Expanding the Empire
At its height, the Roman Empire ruled the entire what?
At its height, the Roman Empire ruled the entire Mediterranean, included many different cultures, and was incredibly rich and powerful
What are the three Achievements of Romans?
Pax Romana
Roman roads and sea routes
develop concrete
What is Pax Romana?
Strong Roman rulers brought peace and wealth to the region during a period called “Pax Romana”
Roman roads, and sea routes connected to?
Roman roads and sea routes connected the empire; long distance trade thrived
Romans were experts in what?
The Romans were experts in construction and were able to develop concrete
4 Things What caused the Roman Empire to collapse?
- Corrupt rulers
- Civil wars
- Disease and famine
- Invading barbarians from Europe and Asia claimed the land for their own kingdoms
Constantine is the first Christian emperor and last major emperor to?
rule the united Empire
In 285 AD, Emperor Diocletian divided the Roman Empire into the Western Empire and the Eastern Empire because?
it was too large to govern effectively
A deadly disease called **** and what made it difficult to hold onto these lands?
Deadly disease (plague) and military challenges made it difficult to hold onto these lands
