Civilizations of Rome, Greece, Persia

Front

What was the main governing body of the Roman Republic called?

Back

The Senate

Front

Who was considered the king of the gods in ancient Greek mythology?

Back

Zeus

Front

Which Persian ruler began the major expansion of the Persian Empire in the 6th century BCE?

Back

Cyrus the Great

Front

Which of the following is a famous Greek contribution to literature? The Iliad, The Aeneid, The Twelve Tables, The Epic of Gilgamesh

Back

The Iliad

Front

What Roman structure was used to transport water over long distances?

Back

Aqueduct

Front

Which two main social classes made up the Roman Republic?

Back

Patricians and Plebeians

Front

Which field did the Greeks make significant contributions to, as seen in the works of Euclid and Pythagoras?

Back

Mathematics

Front

Which Roman engineering innovation allowed for the construction of large, stable buildings and bridges?

Back

Concrete

Front

Explain how the system of checks and balances worked in the Roman Republic government.

Back

The Consuls could veto each other’s decisions, and the Senate advised both Consuls and Assemblies.

Front

Compare the roles of Greek gods in daily life to the role of religion in Persian society.

Back

Greek gods influenced daily decisions and city-state politics, while Persian religion (Zoroastrianism) shaped laws and the king’s authority.