GEOGRAPHY
The landscape of Greece is described as
mountainous
Who was the Persian King who attacked the Greek city-states in Asia Minor?
Darius
a government led by one-person where power is passed through hereditary means, typically to the oldest son
Monarchy
describe the Phalanx formation of the Greek army
bunch up close with shield overlapping and spears straight out.
What were all athels granted during the Olympic games
Sage travel during the games
Because of its' mountainous landscape farming was difficult. This led farmers to innovation using...
terrace farming
Who are the Helots
Spartan slaves
a government led by a few elite families where power is passed through hereditary means.
Oligarchy
Which battle did Athens win and push Darius back?
Marathon
Who was Alexander the Great's personal tutor?
Aristotle
In what little farmland they had Greeks grew
olives
Who was the son of Darius who vowed to strike again against the Greeks
Xerxes
a government led by a person who took the government force?
Tyranny
Which battle was the Persian Navy defeated at
Salamis
Why did Greece have colonies around the world?
colonies grew food that was sent back to Greece.
Why did Greek farmer rais sheep and goats?
Sheep and goats don't need much grazing land which is important in Greece's mountainous landscape.
Who wrote Iliad and the Odyssey
Hommer
a government where ordinary people have a say in how they are ruled
democracy
Why was the Delian League created?
The Greeks realized they are stronger together so they decided to protect themselves from future attacks by building ship and armies. Each city paid dues for military protection.
What natural disaster weakened the Minoans?
What two building are found in a Greek Polis?
Who is considered the first biologist?
Aristotle
What is the difference between direct democracy and representative democracy.
Direct each person votes. Representative you vote for someone who will represent you in the government.
What led to the down fall of Athens?
Athen's miss use of the money they were given in the Delian League. This lead Sparta to form it's own league and eventually war with Athens.
Why did Greek cities which had a common language and religion yet developed into independent city-states.
The mountains separated and isolated the city-states