Need some help with early western civilization

There are several questions that I just am not sure if my answers are correct. They are: 1) The earliest Greek philosophers were concerned with questions involving: a. Ethical conduct. b. A rational explanation of phenomena. c. The ideal political system. d. None of the above. My answer is (C). 2) Choose the sequence that places historical developments in the correct chronological order: a. Greek "Middle Ages", Bronze Age, Age of Colonization. b. Age of Colonization, Bronze Age, Greek "Middle Ages". c. Bronze Age, Age of Colonization, Greek "Middle Ages". d. Bronze Age, Greek "Middle Ages", Age of Colonization. My answer is (D) : B... click for more

Republic versus Democracy?

Can you explain to my study buddy's what it means to say that Rome was a REPUBLIC; how is a republic all that different from a democracy?

Roman Conquests

Please explain to me how all of the Roman conquests actually affected Rome? Did it lead to more and more power or was it a direct contribution to the Empire's ultimate downfall?

Expansion pro's and con's

Hello, I'm studying for an upcoming exam and I'd like your input for my study group. The question we're discussing is: what are the reasons for Rome's success in expanding its empire...and...what obstacles did it have to overcome? Your expertise would greatly assist us as we've been fighting about what should be included in an essay answer. Some of the responses given are just nuts! We need some wisdom. Thanks

Etruscans or Greeks?

Hi, this question has resulted in a screaming match of our study group so we'd like a wiser, calmer, more educated mediator to help guide us...Thanks!!! When you look at Ancient Roman history [from 200-BC to about 200 AD] what was the role of Greece and Greek culture to the Romans? And, was the Etruscans or the Greeks more important to the Romans at this time?