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7233703812SocratesAncient Greek philosopher who believed knowledge could be ascertained by asking questions and then subjecting the answers to logical analysis; ordered to drink poison for corrupting the youth of Athens0
7233703813PlatoStudent of Socrates, wrote The Republic, in which he criticized democracy in favor of a philosopher-king1
7233703814AristotleStudent of Plato; developed the Golden Mean as a way to achieve virtuous living2
7233704112humanismA belief that emphasizes faith and optimism in human potential and creativity3
7233708912tragedyA serious form of drama dealing with the downfall of a heroic or noble character4
7233723397comedyA humorous work of drama5
7233723398republicA form of government in which citizens choose their leaders by voting6
7233725987Emperor Constantine7
7233724018Twelve TablesRome's first code of laws; adopted in 450 B.C.8
7233724019Julius Caesar100-44 B.C. Roman general who became the republic's dictator in 45 B.C.9
7233725018Octavian/Augustus-1st century AD -founder of the roman empire10
7233725019Pax Romana200 year period of peace in Rome.11
7233725452Jesus of NazarethFounder of Christianity; believed to be the son of God12
7233725453Paul of Tarsuspreached Jesus' following the death of Jesus; helped spread Christianity around the eastern Mediterranean13
7233726367Augustine of Hippoearly Church leader that placed emphasis on salvation by grace alone14
7233727257Athenian democracydirect democracy, based on the notion that all males participate in the running of the government15

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