Athens
The Athenian system of government was known as ___________________.
Democracy
At what age did Spartans begin military training?
7
A foot soldier in a phalanx formation
Hoplite
Thermopylae was the location of a famous last stand made by the _______________.
Spartans
This city was the site of one of Alexander's most famous sieges.
Tyre
What 3 things did Athens value?
Philosophy
Equality
The Arts
This group farmed the land given to Spartans. They made up the largest group of Spartan society.
Helots
Who fought in the Peloponesian Wars?
Athens and Sparta
Which empire was the main threat to Greece?
Persian
What was the name of Alexander the Great's famous tutor?
Aristotle
an alliance of ancient Greek city-states led by Athens, founded in 478 BCE to protect Greece from future attacks by the Persian Empire
Delian League
How many kings served Sparta at any one time?
2
The popular Greek battle formation involving Hoplites using large shields and spears in a tight, cohesive formation is known as the ____________________.
Phalanx
The battle in which Greek forces repelled Persian emperor Darius from the beaches North of Athens is called _________________.
Marathon
How did Alexander get control of the throne?
He inherited it after his father was assassinated
The famous Athenian philosopher who studied under Socrates and founded the Academy is known as ____________________.
Plato
a military coalition of ancient Greek city-states led by Sparta that lasted from about 550 BCE to 366 BCE
Peloponnesian League
This aristocrat led Athens during the Peloponessian wars.
Pericles
This is one of the largest naval battles in ancient history.
Salamis
The tactic popularized by Alexander in which the Phalanxes hold the enemy in place while the cavalry smashed into them from behind was known as the __________________.
Hammer and Anvil
How is Athens SIMILAR to Sparta?
City state
Education started early
Mandatory military service
etc
How is Sparta DIFFERENT from Athens?
Military service lasted a lifetime
Oligarcy vs democracy
etc
What were the advantages of Athens during this war? What about Sparta?
Athens: Navy and money
Sparta: Army
How did the Persians get behind Greek lines at Thermopylae?
Someone led them around
The long lance used by Alexander's infantry
Sarissa