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Greece and Rome Vocab Review

Study the following terms to review for your upcoming test on Greece and Rome.

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AcropolisCenter of a Greek city-state; Parthenon is found on this
ColiseumSite of gladiator games in Rome
Hellenistic CultureThis form of cultural diffusion came from Alexander the Great's conquered territory
PlebeiansMajority of people in Rome were poor and made up this social class
ConsulsThese 2 men made up the Executive Branch of the Roman Republic
MyceneansGroup of Indo-Europeans that settled in the Greek mainland around 2000BC
OlympicsEvents held to honor Greek god Zeus on Mount Olympus
PericlesGlorified Athens; used money from Delian League to build Parthenon
ForumTwelve Tables displayed here for all to see in the center of Rome
Pax RomanaLong-lasting peace which celebrated marking many of Rome's achievements
LeonidesSpartan king present at Battle of Thermopylae
Julius CaesarKnown for establishing 365 day calendar with a leap year every 4 years
OctavianBuilt aqueducts and bridges in Rome


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