Geography
What is a peninsula?
A piece of land surrounded by water on three sides
What was the main focus of Sparta?
War
What type of government did Athens have? (You MUST be specific)
Direct Democracy
What is a golden age?
A time of great scientific and cultural achievements
What is an empire?
An extensive territory under the rule of a single authority
The Mediterranean Sea
What was life like for males in Sparta?
At 7 they were placed in military training and the focus was on war. They were required to stay in a military role for the rest of their life
What are three requirements necessary in order to be considered a citizen in Athens?
-Male
-At least 20 years old
-Free
-Born in Athens
-2 years military training
What three things are needed for a Golden Age to occur?
Peace, Stability and Wealth
What areas were under Alexander the Great's empire?
Greece, Egypt, northern India, Persia
What is the terrain of Greece like?
Mountainous and rocky
What was the government of Sparta called and provide a brief definition.
Oligarchy- A rule by a few (or small group)
Compare a direct democracy to an indirect democracy
A direct democracy is when ALL citizens vote directly on laws.
An indirect democracy is when citizens vote for representatives to make the laws for them
Who are Plato, Aristotle and Socrates? (What did they do?)
They were Greek Philosophers
What new culture was created under Alexander's empire?
Hellenistic Culture
What is a city state?
An independent city with its own government, army and culture
What role did women have in Sparta?
Women were required to stay physically fit and were able to own homes, run business and provide for the city-state when needed.
What was education like for boys in Athens?
They learned a variety of subjects such as astronomy, poetry, public speaking, music, history, etc.
What was unique about the sound in Greek theaters?
The acoustics. You could hear from the very back row with no microphones
How was Alexander the Great able to spread Greek culture throughout the empire? Identify ONE way
-Soldiers stayed behind and married women from new areas
-New cities were built
-Greek architecture was established
-Greek traditions/language were carried out in new areas
How did the geography impact the development of Greece?
The mountains caused city states to develop due to isolation; Rocky soil prevented efficient farming;
Location on the Mediterranean Sea helped them trade
What was the "military school" for boys called?
The Agoge
Which charismatic Athenian leader promoted the Arts?
Pericles
List three achievements from the Golden Age of Greece that we still use today
-Olympics
-History (methods to write it)
-Scientific Method
-Theaters
-Plays
-Columns
-Sculptures
What two things did Alexander the Great have built in order to attack the city of Tyre?
Causeway and a Siege Tower