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11 Cards in this Set
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How did Greek Philosophy affect western thought?
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Mythology used to be used, but philosophers decided to use reason to investigate the world around them. This eventually became Scientific Method. Then they were able to investigate the world around them for themselves.
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Tell me how the contribution of government by the Romans affects the United States today.
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The Romans had a republic, where the electors would elect representatives to make decisions for the people.
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What are the Economic causes for the fall of Rome?
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i. Government was Expensive and Armies were not getting loot
ii. Civil wars hurt trade iii. Tax collection difficult iv. Inflation v. Free grain to poor drained money |
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What are the Political causes for the fall of Rome?
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i. Less responsibility towards the government
ii. Corrupt government iii. Leaders were weak iv. Divided the Empire into an Eastern and Western Empire v. Wealthy withdrew support |
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What are the Social causes for the fall of Rome?
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i. Loyalty and civic pride decayed
ii. No interest in military – hired foreigners iii. No military discipline iv. Epidemics |
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What are the Military causes for the fall of Rome?
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i. Germanic invasions
ii. Lacked discipline & training iii. Mercenaries were used iv. Lack of loyalty |
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What year did Rome fall?
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476 A.D. when Odoacer captured Rome.
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Name the 4 major contributions that Rome gave to the world.
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Engineering and Architecture
Sculpture and Painting Science Literature |
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What Engineering and Architecture contributions did Rome create?
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Bridges, Roads, Concrete, Aqueducts and Domes
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In the field of Science, what were Romes greatest contributions?
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Infirmaries (doctors), Encyclopedia of Natural History, Medical Encyclopedia.
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What type of art were the Romans famous for?
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Mosaics
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