Geography
What continent is Greece located on?
Europe
What is a democracy?
people vote for the leaders/laws
Who were the leaders during the Persian wars?
Darius II and Xerxes
Sparta was known for their great ________ strength
military
Athens is known as the birthplace of this form of government____
democracy
an island is surrounded by water on all sides, a peninsula is only surrounded on three sides
Could women vote in Athens?
NO
Why was the battle at Marathon surprising?
What was the form of government in Sparta?
Oligarchy
Would you rather be a man or a woman in Athens? Why?
open answer*
The rough, mountainous terrain of Greece led to the creation of ....
independent city states.
What is the main difference between an oligarchy and a democracy
Only a few people have power in an oligarchy, in a democracy, all citizens share power
Who were allies during the Persian war?
Athens and Sparta
Boys started school at what age in Athens?
7
Greece borders which sea?
the Mediterranean sea
What form of government do we share with ancient Greece? (not in study guide)
Democracy
Who were enemies during the Peloponnesian war?
Athens and Sparta
What was one good thing that happened during Athens' Golden Age
Building of the acropolis and Parthenon
Strengthened navy and Long Walls built
Who is the leader of a monarchy?
a king
Who was the god of war?
Ares