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Unit II: The World in the Classical and Transitional Period Flashcards

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What are the three parts of the Aegan Civilization?

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Crete
Cyclades
Mainland Greece

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What is the Bronze Period in Cyclades called?

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Cycladic

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Crete is the center of this civilization.

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Minoan

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The Minoans have developed a writing system called_______.

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Linear A

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It is the civilization that emerged in Mainland Greece during the last period of Bronze Age.

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Mycenaean

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It is a writing system used by the Mycenaeans.

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Linear B

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It is a civilization which’s name was from the Greek word for Greece “Hellas.”

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Hellenic Civilization

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It is a tournament done in Olympia every four years as a tribute to Zeus.

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Olympics

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He was a blind poet from Asia Minor who wrote Odyssey and Iliad.

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Homer

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These are city-states emerging throughout Greece serving as the center of living for the people loyal to the state.

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Polis

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It is one of the important polis in Greece. They are also known for their military.

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Sparta

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It is a state-supported education and military practice done by Spartan males at the age of seven.

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Agoge

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Spartan life is centered on serving the
military as a soldier or ________ at the
age of 20 – 60.

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Hoplite

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14
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Why is marriage valued in Sparta?

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One who can bare several male children are regarded highly because it would mean there would be more potential soldier who can defend their state.

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It is the largest capital in Greece and is located in Attica.

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Athens

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These people control the lands and government. They are often composed of wealthy upper classmen.

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Aristocrats

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17
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He is the first documented lawmaker of Athens.

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Draco

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18
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He is a lawmaker of ancient Greece who wrote laws for the benefit of society.

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Solon

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It is a developed city in the peninsula of Italy at the eastern coastlines of Tibet River. It is founded by Romulus and Remus.

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Rome

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It refers to the right of a ruler to release orders and punish people.

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Imperium

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21
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It is a group of citizens who holds the right to vote.

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Assembly

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22
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This is where Rome emerged as an important capital.

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Forum

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Two people elected by the Romans to lead the army during a war

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Consul

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This refers to the upper class who own land and held powerful positions in the government.

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Patricians

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This refers to the farmers, merchants, and artisans who had little power.

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Plebians

26
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This refer to a group of exceptionally skilled people who fight in times of crisis during ancient Rome.

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Legions

27
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These are the lands where the slaves plant crops for voyages.

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Latifundia

28
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These are the people who look for jobs despite poor compensation.

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Proletarius

29
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He granted seeds and lands to the poor. He was then killed by the senators because of this.

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Tiberius Gracchus

30
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He is Tiberius Gracchus’ sibling who was also killed for proposing to grant every Italian the right to citizenship.

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Gaius Gracchus

31
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This is what the members of the Triumvirate called.

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Triumvir

32
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Who were the first members of the first Triumvirate?

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Julius Caesar
Marcus Crassus
Pompey Magnus

33
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Who were the members of the second Triumvirate?

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Mark Anthony
Lepidus
Octavian Caesar

34
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Who did Mark Anthony commit double suicide with?

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Cleopatra VII

35
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Octavian was also known as________.

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Augustus Caesar

36
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It refers to the first citizens of Rome.

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Princeps

37
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It is the first period of the Roman Empire.

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Principate

38
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Personal guards for the Roman Emperors

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Praetorian Guards

39
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It is also known as the Roman Peace

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Pax Romania

40
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It is a civilization that emerged near the Nile river.

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Egypt

41
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It refers to the leaders of

Egypt that are grouped into families and dynasties.

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Pharaohs

42
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It is the writing system used in Ancient Egypt.

A

Hieroglyphs

43
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These are the independent communities that became the standard of provinces.

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Nomes

44
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This is what you call the leaders of nomes.

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Nomarchs

45
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He is the last pharaoh of the sixth dynasty and was the longest leading pharaohs of Ancient Egypt. He also reigned from the age of 6 years old

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Pepi II

46
Q

This is what the Ancient Egyptians call the foreign leaders and invaders.

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Hyksos

47
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She is known as the greatest female leader of Ancient Egypt.

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Queen Hatshepssut

48
Q

This is what you call the person who governs a piece of land.

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Satrap

49
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She is the last female pharaoh of Ancient Egypt.

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Cleopatra VII

50
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It refers to the center of Ancient America.

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Mesoamerica

51
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It is the mother culture of America

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Olmec Civilization

52
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It is a ball game played with the elbows.

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Pok-a-tok

53
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It is where Mesoamerica’s rich culture came from.

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Teotihuacan Civilization

54
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It is now present-day Mexico/Guatamela

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Mayan Civilization

55
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It is a god worshiped during the the Mayan Civilization

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Yum Kaax

56
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It is a civil calendar with 365 days.

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Haab

57
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It is a sacred calendar with 260 days.

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Tzolkin

58
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It is a carved artwork that showcases the greatest contribution of a leader during their time.

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Stela

59
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It is the most important god of the Aztec Civilization

A

Huitzilopochti

60
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He is the greatest warrior-leader of the Aztec Civilization

A

Moctezuma

World History (1st Quarter) (2 decks)

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