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What is the imaginary line that runs vertically around the Earth and separates the east and west?

The Code of Justinian organized Roman laws which lasted for 900 years.

Oral stories were told about many gods, or polytheistic, such as Zeus, Hera, Athena and Apollo. 

The mountains of Greece divided it into small regions, but the seas surrounding Greece connected the various city-states

Religion in a civilization refers to...

Which of the following describes the "Economics" of a civilization?  

Athens was responsible for democracy - or rule by people.

Emperor Justinian required all people in the Byzantine Empire to belong to the Eastern Orthodox Church.

The Tiber River was Rome’s main source of water. 

Greek city-states were run by various types of governments including: monarchy, aristocracy, oligarchy, and democracy.

Select the Cardinal Directions below.

A Roman Aqueduct is an advanced water system invented by Romans to carry water in and out of the city.

 Roman rulers consulted priests before making decisions and farmers only planted crops when gods approved.

 Ancient Greece is responsible for many of the sciences we study today such as astronomy, mathematics, and physics.

Women, foreigners and slaves were not considered citizens in Ancient Greece.

Ancient Rome had more plebeians (poor Romans) than patricians (rich Romans).

What is the word we use to remember the six characteristics of civilization?

GRAPES is the word we use to remember the 6 characteristics of civilizations.

Women held some rights in the Byzantine Empire like the ability to own land and control their own money.

Taxes provided money for the Byzantine Empire’s army. 

What is the largest continent on earth by land area?

The "R" in GRAPES stands for...

The "A" in GRAPES stands for...

Constantinople was located on a peninsula which provided protection from intruders and increased trade

The "P" in GRAPES stands for...

Social Structure refers to... 

The Greek city of Alexandria was famous for its library.

The "S" in GRAPES stands for...

The "G" in GRAPES stands for...

Trade in the Roman Empire was vital and consisted mostly of grains, olive oil and wine.

What is the imaginary line that runs horizontally around the Earth and separates the Northern and Southern hemispheres?

The "E" in GRAPES stands for...

Well-established trade routes & widely accepted currency that retained value contributed to the success of Ancient Rome.

Why is it important to know the characteristics of civilization?

Citizens of Athens gathered together in the acropolis to discuss the city government.

Which ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?

According to Roman mythology, Rome was founded by twin brother, Romulus and Remus, sons of Mars, and raised by a wolf.

Which of the following is an example of "Achievements" in a civilization?