Unit 2 Review Persia Greece and Rome Persia
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Unit 2 Review Persia, Greece, and Rome
Persia
Persia • Royal Road- connected the empire together • Satrapies- States, how the empire was divided • Satraps- Governors that controlled the satrapies and loyal to the King • Zoroastrianism- monotheistic religion of Persia, like Judiasm
Persian art
Greece
Greece • Polis- city-states, small countries to themselves, controlled their area. • The mountains caused this because it was hard for city-states to connect. • Direct democracy- Citizens gather together to discuss topic, Citizens Vote, Majority is what is enforced • Alexander the Great- Conquered the Persian Empire. Greek culture and language was spread. People continued with Greek culture after he died.
Greek Art
Greek Math and Science • Aristotle- Philosophy leading to science • Socrates- Philosophy leading to science • Plato- Philosophy leading to science
Rome
Rome • Rome was organized as a Republic for many years. Representatives in the Senate made choices for the people. Consuls (Leaders) ran the government. • Later Rome was lead by Emperors (Kings) and the Senate had little power. • Weak Emperors would lead to the fall of Rome
Rome- Twelve Tables • Laws of Rome • Protected Patricians(land owners) and Plebeians(common citizens) and guaranteed their rights as citizens of Rome. • Legal contributions to us: Equality before the law, Trials, Proof needed in legal matters, Justice for all
Rome Art
Roman Contributions
Women in Rome • Responsible for chores and household • Ownership of the woman passed from Father to Husband • Not allowed to hold office • Could own property and make wills
Pax Romana • A period of peace in the Roman Empire. • Much of the expansion of Rome is done during this time
Fall of Rome
Political Weakness • Needed Emperor to be a leader • Mostly corrupt and ineffective
Economic Problems • Large empire= high taxes • Inflation- need more money to buy basic things • Unemployment
Military Decline • Relied on paid non-citizen soldiers • Less loyal to Roman Empire
Invasions • Barbarians from the north • Finally broke through and sacked Rome • Causes a split in the Roman Empire
Results of the Fall of Rome • Economic disorder • Weak central government
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