Question 1

where ancient Greeks believed their gods and goddesses lived

Accepted Answer

Mount Olympus

Question 2

strongly influenced society during the Middle Ages

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Christianity

Question 3

the peaceful first 200 years of the Roman Empire

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Pax Romana

Question 4

a time of revolutions in scientific and political thought

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Enlightenment

Question 5

spread Greek culture to Egypt and Persia

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Alexander the Great

Question 6

a time of "rebirth" in art and learning

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Renaissance

Question 7

was the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire

Accepted Answer

Constantinople

Question 8

What elements of ancient Roman culture are found in Western cultures today?

Accepted Answer

Rome spread classical culture and Christianity.

Question 9

What elements of ancient Roman law are found in Western cultures today?

Accepted Answer

Roman law helped the legal systems in many countries. The Roman idea of the republic later influenced the founders of the US.

Question 10

What elements of ancient Roman language are found in Western cultures today?

Accepted Answer

The Latin language of Rome became the basis for many modern languages.

Question 11

What elements of ancient Roman architecture are found in Western cultures today?

Accepted Answer

Roman architecture styles, like domes and arches, are seen in Western architecture today.

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