AP Exam Review Q3 Flashcards
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What geographical feature characterizes Greece?
Mountainous and hard to traverse.
What is the Palace of Knossos famous for?
Rich wall paintings, especially the Bull Leaping Frescoe.
What term describes a Greek city-state?
Polis.
What are the Greek words from which ‘Democracy’ is derived?
Demos and Kratos.
Define ‘Demos’ in the context of Greek democracy.
Ordinary People.
Define ‘Kratos’ in the context of Greek democracy.
To rule.
Who is Socrates?
A thinker.
Who was Plato’s famous student?
Aristotle.
What is Plato known for?
His book ‘Republic’ and founding the first institution in higher learning.
Who was Aristotle’s notable student?
Prince Alexander the Great.
What is the famous temple located in Athens, Greece?
Parthenon.
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Who were the Plebians in Roman society?
Working citizens.
What was the extent of the Roman road system?
50,000 miles long.
What language was primarily spoken in Ancient Rome?
Latin.
What cultural aspects did the Etruscans adopt?
- Religion
- Alphabet
- Gladiator combat.
What are the three branches of government in Ancient Rome?
- Executive
- Legislative
- Judiciary.
True or False: Both Greek and Roman democracies had limited citizenship.
True.
What was a major challenge faced by both Greek and Roman civilizations?
Military Resistance.
What does ‘Logistical’ refer to?
When you go to other places.
What are the subdivisions of the Medieval period?
Early, High, and Late Middle Ages.
What is a Trial of Ordeal?
A trial where one must survive a challenge to be let go.
Who succeeded Charlemagne as ruler?
Louis the Pious.
What happened to the empire after Charlemagne’s death?
It was divided into three parts: West, East, and Middle.
