Ancient Rome Lecture (Pt. 1)

Mr. Smith

Similarly to the previous lecture, the first eight questions are review from the last lecture covering Hellenism and Alexander the Great.

Multiple Choice

What is “cultural diffusion”?

• One culture taking over another

• Cultures sharing and blending ideas

• Destruction of a culture

• A culture remaining the same

Multiple Choice

After the Peloponnesian War was over, what kingdom took over Greece?

• Sparta

• Persia

• Athens

• Macedonia

Multiple Choice

What city became the center of trade, learning, and Hellenistic culture in the Mediterranean world during the time of Alexander?

• Athens

• Rome

• Alexandria

• Persepolis

Multiple Choice

True or False: After invasions by the Romans, the Greeks would be left weak and vulnerable to attacks from outsiders.

• False

• True

Multiple Select

Select all that apply: How was Alexander able to create a culture known as Hellenism?

• He brought Greek colonist to newly conquered lands.

• He brought Greek culture to newly conquered lands

• He conquered the entire known world, forcing them to adopt his culture.

• He used his enormous wealth to bribe people into accepting his cultural preferences.

Multiple Choice

True or False: Darius and Hammurabi tried to conquer the Greeks in what was called the Persian Wars.

• False

• True

Multiple Choice

Who did Alexander defeat to take control of Egypt?

• Persia

• Egypt

• Rome

• Babylon

Multiple Choice

Which of these was NOT one of the three greatest Greek philosophers?

• Archimedes

• Plato

• Socrates

• Aristotle

Rome (An Origin Story)

In this section, you will take a peak at the geography of Rome, its early foundation and its culture.

Multiple Choice

True or False: Like most ancient civilizations, Rome would be an example of a polytheistic people.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Who did the Romans mostly copy to create their own mythology?

• Greek

• Persian

• Egyptians

• Babylonians

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the language used by the Romans?

• Latin

• Chinese

• Spanish

Multiple Choice

True or False: Plebians were at the top of Roman society, making up only 5% of the population.

• False

• True

Multiple Select

Select all that apply: What positions of power did the Patricians have?

• Owned the majority of land

• Held key military positions

• Held key governmental positions

• Held key religious positions

• Owed the majority of debt in Rome

Match

Match the following definitions to the correct terms.

• The top of the Roman societal ladder, these nobles also controlled the majority of land and held important military and government positions.

• This was the language spoken by the people of Rome.

• The lower level of the Roman societal ladder in which these peasants typically worked as farmers or shop keepers.

• Area in Roman cities where markets and public gatherings were held.

Patricians

Latin

Plebians

Forum

• Patricians

• Latin

• Plebians

• Forum

Mr. Smith

Reminder: After you jot down the last slide, BE SURE TO ANSWER THE QUESTION DIRECTLY AFTER THE FINAL SLIDE!!! Failure to do so could result in you not finishing the presentation and not receiving a grade!!!

Multiple Select

Select all that apply: Which types of people were at the bottom of the societal ladder of Rome?

• Slaves

• Non-Romans

• Patricians

• Plebians