Unit II: The World in the Classical and Transitional Period Flashcards
What are the three parts of the Aegan Civilization?
Crete
Cyclades
Mainland Greece
What is the Bronze Period in Cyclades called?
Cycladic
Crete is the center of this civilization.
Minoan
The Minoans have developed a writing system called_______.
Linear A
It is the civilization that emerged in Mainland Greece during the last period of Bronze Age.
Mycenaean
It is a writing system used by the Mycenaeans.
Linear B
It is a civilization which’s name was from the Greek word for Greece “Hellas.”
Hellenic Civilization
It is a tournament done in Olympia every four years as a tribute to Zeus.
Olympics
He was a blind poet from Asia Minor who wrote Odyssey and Iliad.
Homer
These are city-states emerging throughout Greece serving as the center of living for the people loyal to the state.
Polis
It is one of the important polis in Greece. They are also known for their military.
Sparta
It is a state-supported education and military practice done by Spartan males at the age of seven.
Agoge
Spartan life is centered on serving the
military as a soldier or ________ at the
age of 20 – 60.
Hoplite
Why is marriage valued in Sparta?
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.
It is the largest capital in Greece and is located in Attica.
Athens
These people control the lands and government. They are often composed of wealthy upper classmen.
Aristocrats
He is the first documented lawmaker of Athens.
Draco
He is a lawmaker of ancient Greece who wrote laws for the benefit of society.
Solon
It is a developed city in the peninsula of Italy at the eastern coastlines of Tibet River. It is founded by Romulus and Remus.
Rome
It refers to the right of a ruler to release orders and punish people.
Imperium
It is a group of citizens who holds the right to vote.
Assembly
This is where Rome emerged as an important capital.
Forum
Two people elected by the Romans to lead the army during a war
Consul
This refers to the upper class who own land and held powerful positions in the government.
Patricians
This refers to the farmers, merchants, and artisans who had little power.
Plebians
This refer to a group of exceptionally skilled people who fight in times of crisis during ancient Rome.
Legions
These are the lands where the slaves plant crops for voyages.
Latifundia
These are the people who look for jobs despite poor compensation.
Proletarius
He granted seeds and lands to the poor. He was then killed by the senators because of this.
Tiberius Gracchus
He is Tiberius Gracchus’ sibling who was also killed for proposing to grant every Italian the right to citizenship.
Gaius Gracchus
This is what the members of the Triumvirate called.
Triumvir
Who were the first members of the first Triumvirate?
Julius Caesar
Marcus Crassus
Pompey Magnus
Who were the members of the second Triumvirate?
Mark Anthony
Lepidus
Octavian Caesar
Who did Mark Anthony commit double suicide with?
Cleopatra VII
Octavian was also known as________.
Augustus Caesar
It refers to the first citizens of Rome.
Princeps
It is the first period of the Roman Empire.
Principate
Personal guards for the Roman Emperors
Praetorian Guards
It is also known as the Roman Peace
Pax Romania
It is a civilization that emerged near the Nile river.
Egypt
It refers to the leaders of
Egypt that are grouped into families and dynasties.
Pharaohs
It is the writing system used in Ancient Egypt.
Hieroglyphs
These are the independent communities that became the standard of provinces.
Nomes
This is what you call the leaders of nomes.
Nomarchs
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
Pepi II
This is what the Ancient Egyptians call the foreign leaders and invaders.
Hyksos
She is known as the greatest female leader of Ancient Egypt.
Queen Hatshepssut
This is what you call the person who governs a piece of land.
Satrap
She is the last female pharaoh of Ancient Egypt.
Cleopatra VII
It refers to the center of Ancient America.
Mesoamerica
It is the mother culture of America
Olmec Civilization
It is a ball game played with the elbows.
Pok-a-tok
It is where Mesoamerica’s rich culture came from.
Teotihuacan Civilization
It is now present-day Mexico/Guatamela
Mayan Civilization
It is a god worshiped during the the Mayan Civilization
Yum Kaax
It is a civil calendar with 365 days.
Haab
It is a sacred calendar with 260 days.
Tzolkin
It is a carved artwork that showcases the greatest contribution of a leader during their time.
Stela
It is the most important god of the Aztec Civilization
Huitzilopochti
He is the greatest warrior-leader of the Aztec Civilization
Moctezuma
