1st 9 Weeks Vocab - 7th Grade

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  1. 4. / Religion founded by Siddhartha that believes in the Four Noble Truths?
  2. 5. / Ancient Greek philosopher created a type of teaching used today that involves questioning the students until they figure out the information for themselves?
  3. 8. / A battle in 490 BC in which the Athenians and their allies defeated the Persian Army?
  4. 10. / Highest mountain in Greece and considered to be the home of the Gods in Greek Mythology?
  5. 13. / Religion that believes that Jesus is the son of God, which is taught to them through the Bible?
  6. 15. / Greek philosopher whose writings would influence scientific observations and political theories. He created the school called Lyceum, taught his pupils the "golden mean", and divided governments into three categories: Monarchy, oligarchy, and democracy?
  7. 18. / The system in which each branch of government has certain powers over the other two branches so that no one branch becomes too powerful?
  8. 20. / Religion that believes in the Four Vedas and Reincarnation?
  9. 22. / Emperor of Rome who adopted the Christian faith and stopped the persecution of Christians?
  10. 23. / City that separates to form an independent state with its own culture and government structure?
  11. 27. / Title for a Roman Emperor?
  12. 28. / In Ancient Rome this consisted of three branches: the executive which was run by two consuls, the legislative which was run by the Roman senate, and the judicial which was run by the assembly.
  13. 30. / Beautiful and charismatic queen of Egypt. Mistress of Julius Caesar and later of Mark Antony; killed herself to avoid capture by Octavian?
  14. 32. / Roman General that expanded the Roman Republic through a series of battles across Europe before declaring himself dictator for life. He died famously on the steps of the Senate at the hands of political rivals?
  15. 33. / An astronomer tool used to map directionality and location based on the Sun, Moon, and the stars. Developed in Ancient Greece and evolved into an important exploration tool?
  16. 36. / Temporary political alliances between three leaders amongst Roman elite?
  17. 39. / Religion that believes in the teachings of Mohammed, follows the Koran, and believes in the Five Pillars?
  18. 40. / Greek city-state known for being elite soldiers?
  19. 41. / Highest elected office of the Roman Republic?
  20. 42. / Ancient Greek philosopher who believed that philosopher kings should rule over the people and rejected the idea of democracy?
  21. 43. / A written work or play performed in Ancient Greece known for its serious tone and its portrayal of human suffering?
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  1. 1. / A written work or play performed in Ancient Greece known for using humor, satire, and happy conclusions?
  2. 2. / This is the feeling of responsibility towards your country or nation. This can include military service, being a law-abiding citizen, and voting?
  3. 3. / Religion founded by Abraham that follows the Torah?
  4. 6. / A written plan of government
  5. 7. / Macedonian king that conquered most of the known World. His empire united many cultures under a common Greek language and culture. His military tactics are still studied to this day?
  6. 9. / Public market, mall, and meeting place in Athens where men would come to discuss politics and philosophy?
  7. 11. / Sacred stories passed on from generation to generation explaining the past and how the world and humans came to be?
  8. 12. / Greek mythological winged goddess of victory. It was used as a symbol for a successful athletic apparel brand?
  9. 14. / Ancient Greek epic poet who is believed to have written the Iliad and the Odyssey?
  10. 16. / A form of government in which citizens elect representatives to make governmental decisions for them?
  11. 17. / Ordinary citizen class of Rome?
  12. 19. / Political and lawmaking institution in Rome that consisted mostly of wealthy members in society?
  13. 21. / A form of government where power is passed automatically from one generation to the next. Types included Absolute and Constitutional?
  14. 24. / The first set of written laws on tablets in the Roman Republic that described the rights of each person?
  15. 25. / Form of government in which the citizens vote in person on laws in their community?
  16. 26. / A form of government in which one ruler assumes absolute power and is not limited by the law of the land. Typically the ruler takes power by force?
  17. 29. / Open air venues created in Ancient Greece used for entertainment and performances?
  18. 31. / Large constructed public buildings that were used to conduct business and legal matters in Ancient Rome?
  19. 33. / Created in Rome, it was a man-made bridge or channel used to transport water and sewage from one location to another?
  20. 34. / A form of government in which a religious institution or leader assumes full power over its civilians?
  21. 35. / A form of government is which a small group of people assume power. Power can be taken by force or through inheritance?
  22. 37. / The Roman politician and general was an ally of Julius Caesar and the main rival of his successor Octavian (later Augustus). With those two men he was integral to Rome's transition from republic to empire. His romantic and political alliance with the Egyptian queen Cleopatra was his ultimate undoing?
  23. 38. / Roman legislative branch based on the idea that regular citizens would pass legislation, not elected representatives. Examples include Curia, Tribes, and Centuries?