Flashcard on Ancient Greece and Rome

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What is the earliest form of government in Greek city-states?

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Monarchy

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Who is known for increasing the power of the people in Athens?

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Cleisthenes

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What was the main reason for the development of independent city-states in Greece?

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Difficult transportation

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Which two city-states were the largest and most important in ancient Greece?

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Athens and Sparta

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What type of government did the Romans establish after rebelling against the Etruscans?

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Republic

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What was the primary role of the tribunes in the Roman Republic?

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To represent the plebeians

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What did Solon establish in Athens to involve wealthy citizens in law-making?

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Assemblies

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What was the Peloponnesian War?

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A conflict between Athens and Sparta

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Who was the famous military leader that spread Greek culture throughout his empire?

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Alexander the Great

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What was the main reason for the fragmentation of Alexander the Great's empire after his death?

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Civil wars among his generals