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Geography
Geography
What is a "Polis"
a city-state
Which city-state was known for its military society?
Sparta
What was the 'Golden Age' of Greece known as?
Classical period
Through songs or poems
What is a Helot?
A slave (spartan term)
What was the average number of residents included in city-states?
2000 - 10 000
What period developed the Greek Alaphabet?
The Archaic Period
What were the 3 core values of Spartan Life?
Duty, Loyalty, Obedience
Name one major geographical feature that divided city-states
Mountains
Bodies of water
Which city-state was famous for its democratic system?
Athens
Name 3 reasons why stories and storytelling were important parts of Greek life.
- explained their world and their place in it
- provided a common religion and history
- devoted memories that all Greeks could share
Who were the Dorians?
War-like invaders from the north who were looking for land and treasure
Who was allowed to be a citizen in city-states? what was the basic criteria? Name all 3
both parents had to be children of citizens
men had to be free, independent, and financially secure
men had to have reached maturity (20s)
Name all 4 time periods
Dark ages, Archaic period, Classical period, Hellenistic Period
what two stories linked all Greeks giving them a sense of identity?
Iliad and Odyssey
About how many city-states covered the area of Ancient Greece?
Name 3 differences between Sparta and Athens
Education, government, and society
Why was the Classical period considered the "Golden Age"?
it was when the Greek Civilization reached its peak, craftspeople were creating things for trade, food was in abundance, and Greeks had enough wealth to devote time to art, education, philosophy, science, and architecture.
Describe the various roles of slaves in the Athenian Society.