Matteo Scotto 1/10/2020 Day 11 Classical Greece, 2000 B. C. - 300 B. C. In the Greek city-state of Athens, a new form of Government developed - democracy in which citizens exercises power. Alexander The Great spread Greek culture throughout much of Asia. Greek, Egyptian, and Asian cultures than blended to create Hellenistic culture. Athens assumed control of a defense league and defense league and eventually built it into an empire. Later, Alexander conquered the Persian Empire and beyond to create a vast new empire of his own. Culture of the Mountains and the Sea In ancient times, Greece was not a united country. It was a collection of separate lands where Greek-speaking people lived. By 3000 B. C., the Minoans lived on the large Greek island of Crete. The Minoans created an elegant civilization that had great power in the Mediterranean world. At the same time, people from the plains along the Black Sea and Australia migrated and settled in Mainland Greece. ...
Matteo Scotto 4/28 Republic - a form of government in which power is in the hands of representatives and leaders are elected by the citizens who have the right to vote Patricians - In ancient Rome, a member of the wealthy, privileged upper class Plebeian - I n ancient Rome, one of the common farmers, artisans, and merchants who made up most of the population Tribune - an official in ancient Rome chosen by the plebeians to protect their interests. Consul - an official appointed by a government to live in a foreign city and protect and promote the government's citizens and interests there Senate - aristocratic branch of Rome's government Dictator - a leader who has absolute power to make laws and command the army Legion - a unit of men in the ancient Roman army. Punic Wars - The Punic Wars were a series of three wars fought between Rome and Carthage from 264 BC to 146...
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