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HIEU 201 Midterm Short AnswerAcropolis - ANS-Greek for "high city". The chief temples of the city were located here.
Alexander the Great - ANS-son of Philip II; received military training in Macedonian army and
was a student of Aristotle; great leader; conquered much land in Asia Minor, Syria, Egypt, and
Mesopotamia; goal was to conquer the known world
Aristotle - ANS-A Greek Philosopher, taught Alexander the Great, started a famous school,
studied with Plato
Code of Hammurabi - ANS-a written code of rules that guided the ancient society of Babylon;
dates back to 1772 B.C.
Consul - ANS-Under the Roman Republic, one of the two magistrates holding supreme civil and
military authority.Tthe consuls held office for one year and each had power of veto over the
other.
Cunieform - ANS-a system of writing with wedge-shaped symbols, invented by the Sumerians
around 3000 B.C.
Cyrus - ANS-Created the Persian Empire by defeating the Medes, Lydians, and Babylonians;
was known for his allowance of existing governments to continue governing under his name
Hammurabi - ANS-Amorite ruler of Babylon (r. 1792-1750 B.C.E.). He conquered many
city-states in southern and northern Mesopotamia and is best known for a code of laws
Hatshepsut - ANS-First female pharaoh who expanded Egypt through trade
Homer - ANS-A Greek poet, author of the Iliad and the Odyssey
Hortensian Law - ANS-a law passed in Ancient Rome in 287 BC which made all resolutions
passed by the Plebeian Council, known as plebiscita, binding on all citizens
In what kingdom was the Great Pyramid of Giza completed? - ANS-Old Kingdom
Julius Cesar - ANS-(100-47 BC) Roman general and one of the greatest military leaders in
history; he conquered most of Gaul and was named dictator for life in Rome. He was later
murdered by a group of senators who opposed his enlarged powers.
Khafra - ANS-pharaoh believed to be responsible for the Sphinx
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