Greece and Rome Review

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  1. 5. Type of government in which the people vote directly on laws or policies
  2. 8. Branch of government in the Roman Republic made up of 300 patricians who served for life
  3. 10. Massive empire that controlled most of Western Europe. It was created through military conquest.
  4. 11. Collapse that ended in 476 CE due to weak leaders, military mistakes, economic issues, social issues, and natural disasters.
  5. 13. The assassination of this man, who ruled Rome as a consul and dictator, led to the end of the Roman Republic.
  6. 14. Greek city-state with a direct democracy, emphasized intellectual pursuits
  7. 15. Roman emperor who converted to Christianity and founded Constantinople
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  1. 1. Name given to the eastern half of the Roman Empire that did not collapse in 476 CE
  2. 2. Greek city-state ruled by a king and a council of elders, emphasized military strength
  3. 3. War between Athens and Sparta, Sparta won
  4. 4. Type of government in which people elect representatives to make laws on their behalf
  5. 6. 200 year period of peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire
  6. 7. Artificial channels used to convey water, common in the Roman Empire
  7. 9. Conquered from the Mediterranean to India, spread Greek culture
  8. 12. First emperor of Rome, known as Octavian before becoming emperor