Test 2 Review Flashcards
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Who was Caligula?
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- Was known to be on of the worst emperors
- Stole to become rich and killed often for his own enjoyment
2
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Who was Nero?
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- Another bad emperor
- Killed most of his wives
3
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Who was Trajan?
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- Known to be a good emperor
- Extended the empire to it’s greatest extent
4
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Who was Hadrian?
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- Another great emperor
- His reign was known to be the most peaceful
5
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What were blood sports?
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- They were sports that gladiators played for entertainment
- Usually resolved in severe injury or death
6
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What were gladiators?
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- People who fought for the Romans’ entertainment
- Usually were slaves, but became popular later on, so people volunteered
7
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What was Sparta?
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- An ancient city-state in Ancient Greece
- Known for their military
8
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What was Athens?
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- Rival city-state of Sparta
- Known for their scholars, advanced society, philosophy, arts, and architecture
9
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What was Classical Greece?
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- A 200 year period in early Ancient Greece
- Known for the philosophers of the time, art, and architecture that’s still there today
10
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What is an acropolis?
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- A tall hill in a Greek city
- Used as a last resort for defense against attack
11
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What is a phalanx?
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- Greek battle formation
- Walls of shields and spears in rows, pushing towards opposing side
12
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Who is Zeus?
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- King of the Greek gods
- God of mostly lightning and weather, but became god of more things over time
13
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What were the Olympics?
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- Popular sports competition event
- Made to honour Zeus and the gods, and to thank them for the strength given to the people
14
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Who was Socrates?
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- Ancient Greek philosopher
- Founder of the “western thought”
15
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Who was Plato?
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- Ancient Greek philosopher
- Student of Socrates
- Known for criticizing democracy
