What made Ancient Greece geography UNIQUE compared to other Ancient Civilizations?
made up of a series of islands and peninsulas.
Could women become citizens in Sparta or Athens?
No they could not
What is a Monarchy?
What is Sparta known for?
Military
Which of these empires was the main enemy of the ancient Greek city-states during the fifth century BCE?
Persian Empire
Which body of water was MOST central to trade and transportation in Ancient Greece?
Aaegean Sea
In Athens most women were...
homemakers
What is a Democracy?
system of government where the people rule
What is Athens known for?
Knowledge/Wisdom/arts
What was the first battle in the Persian Wars?
Battle of Marathon
Define peninsula
the land's three sides are surrounded by water
Why did women have more influence/power in Sparta compared to Athens? What were they allowed to do in Sparta ?
Women were given military training and exercised more control over households and businesses than in Athens
In Athens, how was the assembly chosen?
They would choose by lot/lottery
What type of government did Athens have?
Direct-Democracy
Which factor contributed to the outbreak of the first war between Greece and Persia?
Greek colonies resenting their Persian governors
Did Ancient Greece have a major river?
No
Metics is a person who was not born in the city-state but they were workers; such as traders or merchants
What is an oligarchy?
Power is in the hands of a few people (upper class)
What type of government did Sparta have?
militaristic; semi-democratic oligarchy
In response to the Persian Wars, the Greek city-states formed the...
Delian league
Which type of landscape best describes much of the region of Ancient Greece?
Mountainous
In Athens, Who was allowed to be a citizen?
There are 5 requirements!
You needed to be male, free, over 18, born in Athens, both parents born in Athens
Why did Democracy decline in Greece?
City-states were fighting
How did the education differ from Sparta and Athens
Sparta- Boys at age 7 went to school for military training
Athens- boys went to learn math and literature
Sparta is trying to fight Athens and ends up asking who for help; why is that ironic?
Persia, because they had a war with Persia in the beginning