A.G. Civilizations
Early civilization of sailors and traders that developed on the island of Crete
Minoans
This city-state primarily focused on their combat strength
Sparta
Greece is made up of hundreds of these
islands
This group of city-states, led by Athens, participated in the Peloponnesian War
Delian League
God of Thunder
Zeus
This powerful empire attempted to invade and conquer Greece throughout 3 different key battles.
Persians
Which main city state in Ancient Greece treated women more poorly
Athens
Athletes from all over the land gathered in this city to compete and hold this religious festival
Olympic Games
The battle that pitted the Athenian Navy against the Persian Navy in a trap defense and ultimately won the Greco-Persian War
Battle of Salamis
God of the Sea
Poseidon
This land battle showed the Athenians defeating the Persians and then sending a messenger back to Athens to deliver the news.
Battle of Marathon
This type of Government developed in Athens
Democracy
Poor agricultural soil meant that Greeks learned to excel in this type of economy.
Sea-based trading
A traditional story and they aren't exactly true
Myth
God of Underworld
Hades
This event led to the decline of the Greek city-states.
Peloponnesian War
Who were citizens in Athens?
Free Males born in Athens
Who has the power in a direct democracy?
The citizens
What two geographic features effected how Ancient Greece developed?
Mountains and seas.
God of War
Ares
What does Hellenistic mean?
A blend of Eastern and Western Cultures
The Arts were most important to this city-state.
Athens
What kind of land form is Greece?
A peninsula
What three continents did Alexander the Great's empire spread across?
Europe, Africa, and Asia
Goddess of Love
Aphrodite