WH terms Midterm Part 1

Question 1

Princeps:

Answer 1

“First citizen” another name for Augustus.

Question 2

Gladiator:

Answer 2

A man trained to fight with weapons against other men or wild animals in an arena

Question 3

Caesar:

Answer 3

Is the title of the imperial character in the Roman empire.

Question 4

Fasces:

Answer 4

A small bundle of rods which enclosed an axe; symbolized power.

Question 5

Assembly:

Answer 5

The common people could express their viewpoint to the Assembly; Senate could veto the laws Assemblies pass; Plebeians were not in the Assembly.

Question 6

City-state:

Answer 6

A city-state can be also called a Polis. A city that functions independently from other surrounding cities.

Question 7

Democracy:

Answer 7

Ruled by the people.

Question 8

Phalanx:

Answer 8

Greek military formation. This formation packed hundreds of men into a tight wedge with their long spears facing forward.

Question 9

Republic:

Answer 9

A Republic was a form of government which there were 2 Consuls, 300 Senators and the assemblies.

Question 10

Plebeian:

Answer 10

The common people who served as traders, craftsmen, etc (lower class)

Question 11

Mythology:

Answer 11

Stories dealing with gods and heroes of a particular people.

Question 12

Forum:

Answer 12

The center of the city in Rome where the laws were set

Question 13

Senate:

Answer 13

Made up of 300 members; rule for life; control finances and foreign affairs, and pass laws

Question 14

Barbarian:

Answer 14

A member of a community or tribe not belonging to one of the great civilizations.

Question 15

Oligarchy:

Answer 15

“The rule of a few” the most powerful/wealthy ruled.

Question 16

Publican:

Answer 16

Roman tax collectors (often dishonest and cheaters)

Question 17

Philosophy:

Answer 17

Is the study of truth and wisdom.

Question 18

Patrician:

Answer 18

The wealthy who owned land (upper class)

Question 19

Aqueduct:

Answer 19

“Bridges” for water designed to let water fall at the perfect slope into the city

Question 20

Tribune:

Answer 20

10 Plebeians that could veto Senate laws.

Question 21

Sarissa:

Answer 21

Long spear, could be up to 6 meters long (18 ft) when you put it forward had long space between enemy and you. Vision was blocked.

Question 22

Martyr:

Answer 22

Person who is killed because of their religion or other beliefs.

Question 23

Hedonism:

Answer 23

Is the worshipping of pleasure (like Epicureanism)

Question 24

Consul:

Answer 24

Two consuls in the Roman republic; take the place of king; they hold the Imperium; held power for a year; they elected the Senate.

Question 25

Ottomans:

Answer 25

Used to be nomadic muslims in Anatolia. The consider themselves ghazis. Leader named Orhan declares himself sultan. They begin to invade. They are responsible for the Janissaries. Mehmed II takes Constantinople because they have gunpowder. Rename Constantinople Istanbul.Brought to its peak by Sulleyman. After that, it begins to decline. It lasts until the 1900’s (WW1)