Ancient Greece and Rome Flashcard

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What is the term for a city-state in ancient Greece?

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Polis

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Who were the enslaved people in ancient Sparta?

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Helots

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What is the term for a government ruled by a small group of noble families?

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Aristocracy

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What is the term for a form of government where the people have the power to decide on legislation?

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Democracy

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What is a literary work that uses humor, irony, or ridicule to criticize or mock?

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Satire

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What were the series of conflicts between Rome and Carthage known as?

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Punic Wars

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What was the title of an official in ancient Rome who was elected by the plebeians to protect their interests?

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Tribune

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What was the earliest attempt by the Romans to create a code of law?

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Twelve Tables

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What is a social system in which men hold primary power?

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Patriarchy

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Who were the common people of ancient Rome?

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Pleblians