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why did Diocletian divide the empire? |
he thought dividing the empire would make it easier to rule. |
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what is a gladiator? |
a man trained to fight with weapons against other men or wild animals. |
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what is the Pax Romana? |
the peace that existed between nationalities within the Roman Empire. |
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how did the greeks choose their leaders? what type of government did they have? |
citizens had to elect the president. they had a democratic government. |
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what ended the roman republic? |
Caesar defeated Pompey and was declared emperor. |
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who is Octavian? why is he important? |
His real name is Augustus. he became the 1st emperor of the roman empire after Julius Ceaser died. |
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what is a triumvirate? |
a group of 3 men holding power. |
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what were the main causes of the fall of Rome? |
1. invasion by barbarian tribes 2. rise of eastern empire 3. overexpansion & military over spending 4. arrival of the Huns. |
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what made greek theaters unique and effective? |
1. that dramas were dramas & comedies were comedies. 2. only men could act used masks. |
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who was Hannibal? |
a Punic military commander from Carthage. |
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what were the Punic wars? |
when Rome defeated Carthage and began dominant power in the Mediterranean sea? |
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what ethnic group founded in Rome? |
LATINS |
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what are some way that greek influence is still felt in the modern world? |
1. architecture 2. sports and the Olympics 3. mathematics 4. greek arts |
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why were the Olympic games important in greek society? |
1. strengthen the unity between the greek city states. 2. to boost up the greeks fight skill. |
