Unit 2 Ancient Greek and Rome

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Athens

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Greek city-state known for democracy, art, and learning, but a weak military force on land.

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Alexander the Great

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A ruler of Greece, taught by his father, Philip II, and Aristotle. Built one of the largest empires in history by conquering Greece, Egypt, Persia, and parts of India.

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Christianity

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A major world religion that began after the death of Jesus Christ. Became the official religion of the Roman Empire when Emperor Constantine adopted it to end the rivalry between Christians and Pagans.

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Democracy

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A government in which all citizens participate.

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Empire

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A nation in which one ruler controls a large area of land.

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Hellenistic Culture

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Greek culture spread over most of the known world by Alexander the Great.

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Julius Caesar

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First Roman Emperor, whose name came to mean 'King' in Latin.

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Patricians

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The Roman aristocracy; the only ones who could hold political office.

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Pax Romana

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'Roman Peace' when Rome experienced unity and stability under Alexander the Great.

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Persians

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Largest and most powerful empire in Mesopotamia, known for the use of cavalry and their religious tolerance.