Key Terms for Unit II
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fully comprehensive list. Other terms from the reading may
appear on the quizzes and tests. These terms here are
merely a guide for study purposes.
Topic 1: Minoan & Mycenaean
Greece -
pp. 94 - 97
Topic 2: Homer and the Greek
Dark Ages -
pp. 97 - 98,
p. 99 Homer's Ideal
Topic 3: Poleis and
Tyrants, Athens and Sparta -
pp. 99 - 104, and p. 103 Lycurgan Reforms
Prepared by Claudia Grande, Per. 4, Jan. 1, 2005
Athens
1.
polis – city-state
2.
democracy- people power
3.
Delian League- confederation against the Persians
4.
ostrakon- pottery fragment which was used to write the name
of the person that one thought should be ostracized.
5.
History of the Peloponnesian War
– book written by Thucydides on the Peloponnesian War.
6.
Age of Pericles- the height of Athenian power as a
civilization
7.
Solon- ruler of
Athens from 594-560 B.C.
8.
Pisistratus- aristocrat who seized Athenian power in 560
B.C.
9.
Cleisthenes – aristocrat who created Athenian council of
500.
10.
Pericles- aristocrat who witnessed the height of Athenian
civilization
11.
Thucydides- historian who wrote History of the
Peloponnesian War.
12.
Plataea- the city where the
Athenians defeated the Persian army.
13.
Delos- an island which was the
headquarters of the Delian League.
14.
Aegospotami on the Hellespont-
the place where the Spartans destroyed the Athenian fleet. |
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Sparta
1.
Spartan- highly self-disciplined
2.
gerousia- council of elders
3.
apella- an assembly of all male citizens
4.
ephors- group of 5 men responsible for children education.
5.
Helots(capture)- name for the conquered Laconians .
6.
Laconia the area where the
Spartans lived.
7.
Lycurgus Plutarch- lawgiver
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Topic 4: Persia, Pericles, and
the Peloponnesian War -
pp. 104 - 107,
p. 107 Democracy
Topic 5:
Greek Culture: History, Drama,
and
Art - pp. 107 -
110, p. 110 Comedy - Prepared by
Natalie Nguyen, Per. 4, Jan. 3, 2005
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HISTORY-
Greek creation; systematic analysis of events; research and
investigation
Herodutus-
wrote History of the Persian Wars, first work of
history. Dependent on oral history.
Thucydides-
wrote History of Peloponnesian War. Emphasized
accuracy and precision. History great value in
understanding present.
DRAMA-
Greek creation; plays performed by three male actors.
Tragedies-
based on suffering hero, ending in disaster. Focuses on
one tragic event and its meaning.
Aeschylus-
first
tragedian. Wrote Oresteia.
Sophocles-
wrote
Oedipus
Euripedes-
wrote Bacchae. Questioned morals and religion.
Comedies-
first organized in festivals for Dionysus. Focused on
personal attacks and contemporary issues.
Aristophanes-
wrote
Lysistrata. Comic, but effective message against war.
ART-
external expression of true ideals. Human
beings, as objects of great beauty. Meant to civilize the
emotions.
Architecture- temples
dedicated to gods and goddesses.
Doric-
thick, fluted columns with simple capitals resting on a
platform with no base.
Ionic-
slender columns with more elaborate base.
Spiral shaped capitals.
Corinthian-
More
detailed capitals, modeled after acanthus leaves.
Sculptures-
male
nudity, favorite subject. Relaxed attitude. Sought to
achieve standard ideal being. |
Topic 6: Greek Philosophy,
Religion, and Society -
pp. 110 - 115 - Prepared by Jose Lepe, Per. 4,
January 2005 - Click
here
to see his summary of key terms as a Word Document.
Topic 7: Alexander and the
Hellenistic Kingdoms -
pp. 115 - 121, p. 117 Destruction - Prepared by:
Breeanna Garcia, Period 3,
January 2, 2005
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People
Philip II
Demosthenes
Alexander
Darius III
Ptolemy II
Arsinoë II
Thaïs
Dionysus
Xerxes
Parmenio |
Places
Corinth
Macedonia
Athens
Persia
Alexandria
Sparta
Persepolis |
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Documents
Homer’s Iliad
The Life of Alexander The Great by
Arrian
Library of History by Diodorus of
Sicily
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Hellenistic Kingdoms
Macedonia under the Antigonid dynasty
Syria and the east under the Seleucids
Attalid kingdom of Pergamum in western
Asia Minor
Egypt under the Ptolemies
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Events
Battle of Chaeronea
Battle at the Granicus River |
Key Terms
Corinthian League
Hellenistic
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Topic 8: Hellenistic Culture -
pp. 121 - 125,
p. 123 Cleanthes' Hymn
Topic 9: Rise of the Roman
Republic, Focus: The Punic Wars - pp. 128 - 135, p. 135
Destruction - Prepared by
Megan Sment, Per. 4, January, 2005
Words:
1.
imperium- pg. 131
Geographical
Regions and Places:
2.
Latium- pg. 129
3.
Apennines- pg. 129
4.
Carthage- pg.133
People:
5.
Horatius- pg. 129
6.
Etruscans- pg. 128-130
7.
Romulus and Remus- pg. 129
8.
Livy- pg. 130
9.
BBR-The Destruction of Carthage- Scipio
Aemilianus- pg. 135
Roman
Population:
10.
patricians- pg. 133
11.
plebeians- pg. 133
Roman
Government:
12.
senate- pg. 133
13.
Council of Plebs- pg. 133
Topic 10: The
Republic Expands Eastward - pp. 135 - 136
Topic 11: From Julius Caesar to
Nero: The Early Empire - pp. 136 - 141, p.
139 Assassination - Prepared by Genevieve Flores, Per. 4,
1/3/05 - Click
here
to see her summary of key terms as a Word Document.
Topic 12: Pax Romana;
Roman Art and Literature; Roman Architecture -
pp. 141 - 146, p. 145 Art of Love,
p. 150 Public Baths - Prepared by Van Pham, Per. 3,
January 2005 - Click
here
to see his summary of key terms as a Word Document.
Topic 13: Roman Law, Family, Slaves
and Society -
pp. 146 - 151, p. 147 Cato on
Women, p. 148 Fear of Slaves
Topic 14:Emergence of
Christianity -
pp. 151 - 155 (4)
- Prepared by
Kevin Chow, Period 3, January 1, 2005
Important People/Groups
Jupiter Optimus Maximus
Cicero
Paterfamilias
Jesus of Nazareth
Sadducees
Pharisees
Essenes
Zealots
Pontius Pilate
Peter
Paul of Tarsus
Gentiles
Nero
Emperor Constantine
Emperor Theodosuis |
Important Documents
Dead Sea Scrolls
Epistle
Apocryphal Gospels
Important Events
Sermon on the Mount
Important Terms
Christos
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Topic 15: Decline and Fall of
Rome -
pp. 155 - 158 (4)
- Prepared by
Kevin Chow, Period 3, January 1, 2005
Important People/Groups
Severan Rulers
Sassanid Persians
Goths
Franks
Aurelian
Emperor Constantine
Emperor Diocletian
Germanic Visigoths
Romulus Augustulus
Octavian
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Important Places
Byzantium
Constantinople
Adrianople (Battle of)
Important Terms
Latin-based Languages
Illustres
Illustrissimi
Coercion |
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