Greek city-states, democracy, Roman Republic and Empire, India's Maurya and Gupta empires, and Han China.
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- What is a city-state?
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An independent city and the surrounding land it controls.- Name two major Greek city-states.
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Athens and Sparta.- What was the Acropolis?
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A fortified hill in Athens where temples and important buildings were constructed.- What does democracy mean?
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A government where citizens have a voice in making decisions.- What was the agora?
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The central marketplace and meeting place of a Greek city-state.- Who could vote in Athenian democracy?
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Male citizens who were over 18 years old.- What is direct democracy?
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A system where citizens vote directly on laws instead of electing representatives.- Which Greek city-state was known for military strength and discipline?
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Sparta.- What were helots?
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Unfree people in Sparta who were forced to work the land.- What were Spartan boys trained to become from age 7?
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Trained soldiers and warriors.- What is a republic?
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A government where power rests with citizens and their elected representatives.- What were the three branches of the Roman Republic's government?
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The consuls, the Senate, and the assemblies.- What was the Senate in ancient Rome?
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An assembly of wealthy and powerful men who made laws and advised leaders.- What were consuls in ancient Rome?
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The two chief officials elected each year to lead the government and military.- What does veto mean?
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To reject or forbid something.
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