Geography
Which Greek city-state was on coast and relied on ships and trade across the Aegean Sea for their economy to be successful?
Athens
Name one of Athens key values as a city-state
Education, Trade, Cultural Influence, Open-Mindedness, Naval Strength
This type of government is one where citizens are allowed to vote:
Democracy
What war united Athens and Sparta against a common enemy?
Persian War
Democracy in Athens is the first time in history people in a society were allowed to ______ on government decisions.
Vote
Mediterranean Sea
This city-state valued physical strength and war so much that boys would begin military training at age 7
Sparta
A government where power is passed down through blood and the leader is considered to be 'royal' such as a king or queen
Monarchy
The two major alliances that existed after the Persian Wars - one led by Athens and one led by Sparta
The Delian League and the Peloponnesian League
This leader was so charming and respected that after defeating a Persian King in battle, the Kings mom and this leader had a mother-son relationship
Alexander the Great
What type of natural barrier separated city-states in ancient Greece?
Mountains
A part of Greek society that Greek city-states had in common
Religion or Language
A type of government where a small group of powerful and wealthy people make all of the major decisions for a society
Oligarchy
During what war did Pericles give his famous "Funeral Oration" speech?
Peloponnesian War
The Olympics
What is the name of the empire that existed to the east of Greece, throughout Asia Minor? (Turkey)
Persian Empire
In this city-state women could own property, participate in public affairs, and were considered to have more rights than most other areas in the ancient world
Sparta
All male citizens in Athens could attend this event to discuss and vote on topics that would affect the decisions made by their cities government.
The Assembly
What event is believed to be the first major event during the Persian War?
Ionian Revolt
Which of the following would BEST finish a sentence describing Greece's legacy and contribution to the world? Greece left behind:
A. An example of a society that would all everyone to vote
B. A society that had an organized military like no other
C. An example of what a united society looks like
D. Significant religion, writing, philosophies, and systems of government
D - Religion, Writing, Philosophy, Government
Name an island that is off the coast of Greece
Crete, Delos, Mykonos, Rhodes, Naxos
Structures in Athens were created for up to 15,000 people to attend what cultural event? (Hint: Pericles once bragged that even the poorest Greeks could attend these events)
Plays/Theatre
This is a type of government where the leader is known to oppress or be cruel to its own people
Tyranny
The name of the battles ships used by Athens
Triremes
The name of the time period immediately after Alexander the Greats death but before the rise of the Roman Empire is known as the:
Hellenistic Period