What are 2 geographical features that ancient Greece and Rome had in common?
Both Greece and Rome are Mediterranean countries, similar enough latitudinally for both to grow wine and olives. However, their terrains were quite different. The ancient Greek city-states were separated from each other by hilly countryside and all were near the water.
What are some differences between the achievements of the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations?
Differences between the ancient Greeks and ancient Romans.
- Art: The Greeks wanted perfection in their depiction of people.
- Expansion: The Greeks colonized.
- Connection: The Romans built roads that connected their empire to Rome.
- Government: The Romans created an empire that lasted 500 years.
What was the structure and what were the main principles of ancient Greece?
The four most common systems of Greek government were: Democracy – rule by the people (male citizens). Monarchy – rule by an individual who had inherited his role. Oligarchy – rule by a select group of individuals.
How did ancient Greece influence our world?
The Greeks made important contributions to philosophy, mathematics, astronomy, and medicine. The Greeks were known for their sophisticated sculpture and architecture. Greek culture influenced the Roman Empire and many other civilizations, and it continues to influence modern cultures today.
What was the name of the first ancient Greek culture?
Mycenaean civilization
What was the main route of transportation and trade in ancient Greece?
Traveling via sea wasn’t as complicated as land travel in ancient Greece, and it was actually the preferred mode of transportation whenever possible. The ancient Greeks were highly skilled both in navigation and shipbuilding, and actively colonized and traded across the Mediterranean.
Why did ancient Greece trade with other cultures?
The city-states of Ancient Greece first traded with each other. However, the soil in Greece is only good for growing a few kinds of plants, and so the Greeks had to start trading with other cultures so they could have enough food to support a growing population.
What were two rights and one responsibility of a Greek citizen?
All Athenian citizens had the right to vote in the Assembly, debate, own land and own slaves. All Athenian citizens were expected to have military training, be educated, pay their taxes and serve Athens in times of war.