Unit 2 study guide world history

Large bright murals that the most wealthy romans had

Two books written by homer

A government controlled by its citizens, either directly or through representatives

A government in which power is in the hands of a hereditary ruling class or nobility

A government in which power is in the hands of a single person

A military formation of foot soldiers armed with spears and shields

- Greek military state - contrasted sharply with Athens - Took over the Messenia - had many branches of government

- Greek city state - a democracy - dominated the Delian Leauge - Pericles lead it into the golden ages

A period in time where great tasks were accomplished

- a temple built for the Greek goddess Athena - was Pericles idea

Greek civilization from the region of Alexander the Great blending of cultures.

A form of gov, in which power rests with citizens who vote for their leaders

The heart of Roman political life

Wealthy landowners who held most of the power

The combo farmers, artisans, and merchants who made up the majority of the people

Victory for the plebeians, laws carried on 12 tables free citizens right to the law

An official elected by the plebeian to protect their rights

Roman republic and if the two powerful officials elected each year to command the army and direct government

The aristocratic branch of Romans government

A leader who who has absolute power to make laws and command army

8 judges chosen for one year by centuriate assembly to over see criminal court

Rimes golden age, peace, made trade and exchanging ideas

A group of three leaders sharing control of the government

Innocent people blamed for somethings; used to discriminate a group of people

Constantine created this to rank people

Ended persecution of Christians

Solidify church teachings, later made the empires official religion by Theodosius

Romans called all invaders this

-barbarians - not as smart as Roman people - settled in Germany