Geography
Because only 1/5 of the land of Greece is good for farming, many Greeks became what professions?
Traders and Sailors
Where did the Minoans live and what was its capital?
The island of Crete. Its capital was Knossos
what did city-states often form near?
an acropolis
an area of land surrounded by water on three sides
peninsula
What were the epics?
Two long poems - The Illiad and The Odyssey
What percentage of Greece is suitable for farming?
one-fifth
Who conquered the Minoans?
The Mycenaeans
How did democracy begin in Greece?
city-states overthrew tyrants that became too harsh
a form of government in which citizens govern themselves
democracy
Who fought in the Trojan War?
Greece and Troy
The mainland of Greece is what shape (landform)?
Peninsula
The Minoans exited during what age?
The Bronze Age
What were the two requirements to become a citizen in Athens?
Had to be male, and both parents had to come from citizen families.
a ruler who takes power by force
tyrant
Who did the Minoans trade with?
other islands, Egypt, Sicily, mainland Greece
The Island of Crete is surrounded by what two seas?
Aegean and Mediterranean
Why did the Dark Ages of Greece begin
Greek civilization collapsed
Who reformed Athen's laws and what reformations did he make?
Solon
He cancelled debts and freed people enslaved because of debts. He allowed males over 18 a say in government
a member of a rich and powerful family
aristocrat
What is a city-state?
A city that has its own government
Because the land of Greece is mostly islands and mountains, what happened with many of the early civilizations in that area?
They were separated from each other, developed their own customs and beliefs and often fought each other
What happened to Greek culture when the Mycenaeans took over?
Island and mainland cultures blended
Why did Greece start being ruled by tyrants
artisans and merchants wanted a say in government. They armed themselves and overthrew aristocrats
The fortified hill of an ancient Greek city
acropolis
Why did the people of Greece begin to resent aristocrats?
They controlled most of the good land. Owned the best weapons, chariots, etc.