Geography
Greece has a mild climate that is similar to what other country?
The United States
At the age of 7, boys in Ancient Sparta would go where?
They would attend military camps.
A person who searches for wisdom or enlightenment is called a what?
Philosopher
Explain how a government is ran under a tyrant?
The Tyrant is in full control of the government and does not have to abide by the law.
How did Persians treat conquered groups of people?
They treated them fairly, giving them their own religion, laws, and customs.
What is the largest sea that surrounds Greece?
The Mediterranean Sea
Who was a famous Greek Goddess that was commonly worshipped in Greece? (especially Athens)
Athena; she led the Greeks to start holding athletic contests.
King Leonidas served as the king of what Greek City-State?
How were new council members chosen in Athens?
A lottery system was used to ensure that new people served in the council every year.
What formation led to the success of the Greek in warfare?
The Phalanx
What mountain is found on the Greek peninsula?
Mt. Olympus
How would you describe slavery in Athens? Slaves had the possibility of doing what?
Slavery was very common in Athens. However, slaves could potentially earn their freedom.
Themistocles was the leader of what city-state?
What part of a greek polis would you find a temple and government buildings?
This battle took place at sea. Themistocles, the most well-known Athenian Admiral, led the Greek sailors into the Mediterranean. The Persians outnumbered the Greeks in the number of ships. However, the Greek fleet of ships were faster and had better sailors. The Greeks would destroy far more Persian ships and would win a major battle in the open waters.
The Battle of Salamis
Why was there a need to set up colonies in Ancient Greece?
Colonies were needed to trade resources with city-states located on the mainland.
Name at least 3 subjects that boys in Athens would study in school.
Arithmetic, Writing/Reading, how to play an instrument, public speaking.
What was the name of 1 of the 2 Persian kings that we have discussed in class?
Darius or Xerxes
A government in which a small group of wealthy people hold power is called a what?
An Oligarchy
This battle took place outside a neighboring city-state of Athens. The Persians landed on the East coast and waited for the Athenians to come fight outside the city. However, they grew tired of waiting and began to load their soldiers and horses off of their ships. At this time the Athenian Army attacked the Persians while their army was out of position, and took victory. A messenger was sent to Sparta to deliver the news of Greek victory. After running for 25 miles the messenger collapsed and died from exhaustion in a legendary fashion.
Battle of Marathon
The geography of Greece allowed them to trade with what other civilization?
They traded with the Egyptians in North Africa.
Name 2 freedoms that women in Sparta had that other women did not have.
Who is responsible for coming up with a new Persian religion?
Zoroaster, he came up with Zoroastrianism.
Explain the difference between a direct democracy and a representative democracy.
A direct democracy is a government which citizens are involved in the decision-making process.
A representative democracy is a government in which elected officials make decisions for their citizens.
This battle took place on the Greek plains outside of Athens. Within a canyon lies a gate that squeezes through the Mountains. 300 of the bravest and strongest Spartan warriors, aligned in a phalanx, took out wave after wave of Persian soldiers. These soldiers would die, but they would hold off the Persian Army long enough for the citizens of Athens to escape their city. The Persians would eventually push their way to Athens, burn the city to the ground, and claim victory.
Battle of Thermopylae