Who "crossed the Rubicon" and what did it mean?

Julius Caesar - he declared war on Rome

With all of the dangers in Europe what did people do?

Ran for safety in Castles creating the Feudal system

What happened to Rome after Caesar's death?

It eventually became an Empire ruled by Augustus

What happened to the Senate during the time of Roman Emperors

They became more of a group of advisors

What allowed the Greeks to focus on things like fairness, philosophy, & government?

They had everything they needed

Why was the Athenian Government so unique?

It was the first time in history popular sovereignty ruled

What type of government did Rome start with?

Citizens vote for representatives to run the government

Why was the main role of the leader in Ancient Times?

To expand their territory...conquer

Why was Julius Caesar assassinated?

He was going to declare himself dictator for life

What type of government did Athens have?

All citizens vote on all issues

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Unit 6 - Governments - Intro

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1
What was the governing body for Athens?
The Assembly
The Senate
The Apprentice
The Supreme Court
2
Who "crossed the Rubicon" and what did it mean?
Marc Antony - he sided with Cleopatra
Julius Caesar - he declared war on Rome
Octavian - he declared war on Antony
Jakiyah - she told Mr. H she could beat him in basketball
3
With all of the dangers in Europe what did people do?
Joined the Vikings, Huns, Muslims, and Goths
Ran for safety in Castles creating the Feudal system
Formed countries and fought wars against the dangers
Formed a chain of Taco Bells to keep the Vikings happy
4
What happened to Rome after Caesar's death?
It eventually became an Empire ruled by Augustus
It broke down into Civil war and fell apart
It went back to being a republic
It broke into a democracy
5
When Octavian became Augustus - what did that mean for Rome?
Rome became a Taco Bell
Rome became an Empire
Rome became a democracy
Rome became a Republic
6
What institution became the most powerful in Europe when Rome fell?
The Catholic Church
The Education systems
The common man
They art instituions
7
What happened to the Senate during the time of Roman Emperors
They became more of a group of advisors
They gained in power and took control
They became shift leaders at the local taco bell.
They were removed completely
8
What allowed the Greeks to focus on things like fairness, philosophy, & government?
It was the best way to expand their territory
They had everything they needed
The lacked everything they needed
They were conquered already and had no choice
9
Who ran the Roman Senate?
1 Consul
2 Consuls
4,346,789er Consuls
3 Consuls
10
Why was the Athenian Government so unique?
It was the first time in history popular sovereignty ruled
It was the first time in history a King had all the power
It was the first time in history representatives ran things
It was the first time in history Mr. Hector wasn't in charge
11
What type of government did Rome start with?
Citizens vote for representatives to run the government
Augustus declared himself Emperor
All citizens vote on all issues
One man made all decisions for government
12
Why was the main role of the leader in Ancient Times?
Create new ways to snapchat
To expand their territory...conquer
Serve the people with justice
To enslave most of the people
13
Which of the following WAS NOT part of Ancient Civilizations?
Romans
Sumerians
Egyptians
Akkadians
14
How were leaders chosen in ancient times?
Democratic Election
Toughest & Meanest was ruler
God chose them
Most likes on Snapchat
15
The Athenian Assembly was ruled by...
10% decide the issues
anarchosyndiclist commune rules
Popular Sovereignty
Separation of Powers
16
Why was Julius Caesar assassinated?
He was going to encourage a democracy
He was going to make the country listen to rap music
He was going to give power back to the Senate
He was going to declare himself dictator for life
17
What type of government did Athens have?
A reverence for Mr. Kship.
All citizens vote on all issues
A single person made all decisions of government
Citizens vote for representatives to rule
18
What does Augustus mean?
Ketchup
Citizen
Emperor of Rome
First Citizen
19
Which of the following was NOT a threat to the people at the end of Rome?
Attila the Hun
Russians from the South
Muslims from the South
Goths from the Northeast

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