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Religions and Empires
Chapters 4-5
Unit Overview: Examine the civilizations that laid the groundwork for our legal system,
democratic form of government, many of the world’s major religions, and important
inventions.
Notebook checks will occur at the end of each chapter. If you are not finished, you will not
receive credit. Test day is September 15th (Block Day).
Part I: All words must be hand written in your notebook. Typed work or work on loose-leaf
paper will NEVER be accepted.
For each of the vocabulary words:
A. Provide a brief but comprehensive definition in language YOU understand.
B. A description of why this ID is significant either historically or in a modern context,
this is also a place to provide examples or supporting details.
Part I: Key Terms, People, and Events
Quizzes on Friday’s unless noted otherwise
Chapter 4A- August 29th
1. Minoan
2. Mycenaean
3. Polis
4. Acropolis
5. Agora
6. Hoplite
7. Democracy
8. Oligarchy
9. Helot
10. Age of Pericles
Chapter 4B- September 6th
11. Ostracism
12. Delian League
13. Eratosthenes
14. Euclid
15. Socrates
16. Plato
17. Aristotle
18. Herodotus
19. Hellenistic Era
20. Alexander the Great
Chapter 5- September 12th
21. Republic
22. Plebian
23. Consul
24. Hannibul
25. Triumvirate
26. Dictator
27. Nero
28. New Testament
29. Judaism (pg. 50-51)
30. Constantine
Part II: Follow the instructions for the prompts below. Each answer should be at least a
solid paragraph (3-5 sentences) with examples to show that you understand the concepts.
Due on TEST DAY September 15th! (45 points)
1. In what ways did proximity to the sea influence the development of early Greek
civilizations? (4)
2. Describe Athenian democracy and its influence on American Government.
3. Compare and contrast Sparta and Athens.
4. How has classical Greece influenced Western civilization? (4)
5. Compare and contrast Christianity and Judaism.
6. What supported Rome in conquering the Mediterranean? (5)
7. How widespread was the influence of Greek and Roman culture? (5)
8. How did Christianity change the Roman Empire? (5)
9. How did the monotheism of the Israelites differ from religious beliefs of previous
cultures? (2)
World History