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Explain the impact of geography on ancient Greece.
The mountains kept the Greeks from being unified (even though they shared many other things in common).
Who was honored by the Olympic Games?
Zeus (it has pagan origins)
Who was Athena?
What is democracy?
Rule by the people
Which early Greek civilization worshipped bulls?
Minoan
What does anthropomorphic mean?
Having human form or attributes
What is a monarchy?
Rule by one
What is tyranny?
Explain why the Greek Dark Ages are also called the Homeric Age?
Nearly all we know of this time in Greek history comes from Homer's writings.
Explain the importance of Greek myths to Greek culture.
What is an oligarchy?
Rule of a few
How was Pericles important in Athens?
He was leader of Athens and under his leadership democracy grew (every adult male citizen could vote).
What was the earliest center of civilization in the Aegean region AND where was it located?
The Minoan civilization on the island of Crete.
Who led the Peloponnesian League
Sparta
Who led the Delian League?
Athens
What was interesting about the Battle of Marathon?
The Greeks won an unexpected victory and one person supposedly ran a marathon to tell everyone the good news--only to die from the effort.
What was the leading commercial center of the early mainland Aegean civilization?
Mycenae (also note that it is on the mainland).
What happened at the Battle of Thermopylae?
Three hundred Spartans fought to the death in a mountain pass.
How did the Peloponnesian War impact Greek culture?