SPARTA
This was the primary focus of Spartan society, shaping education and daily life.
What is the military (or warfare)?
Athens is best known for developing this type of government that gave citizens a voice in decision-making.
What is democracy (or direct democracy)?
Greece is a country located on this continent.
EUROPE
This empire invaded Greece in the early 5th century BCE, leading to a series of wars with the Greek city-states.
What is the Persian Empire?
This enduring issue is seen in the constant rivalry and wars between Athens and Sparta.
What is conflict?
Spartan boys began their military training at this age in the agoge system.
What is age 7?
ATHENS HAD A POWERFUL TYPE OF MILITARY? WHAT KIND?
NAVY
This sea borders Greece to the east and was essential for trade and travel.
What is the Aegean Sea?
This famous battle in 490 BCE saw the Athenians defeat the Persians despite being heavily outnumbered.
What is the Battle of Marathon?
The Athenian practice of excluding women, slaves, and foreigners from government shows this ongoing issue in societies.
What is inequality
Unlike most Greek city-states, Sparta’s government was led by two of these rulers at the same time.
What are kings?
This Athenian leader expanded democracy and rebuilt the city after the Persian Wars.
Who is Pericles?
GREECE HAS A BUNCH OF ISLANDS 2000+ ISLANDS WHAT IS THE NAME OF THIS?
archipelago
In 480 BCE, this Spartan king led the Greeks at a heroic last stand against the Persians at Thermopylae.
Who is King Leonidas?
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WHO WAS IN CHARGE OF RUNNING SPARTA WHILE THEY WERE AT WAR?
SLAVES or HELOTS
Athenian democracy allowed only these people to vote — not women, enslaved people, or foreigners.
Who are free adult male citizens?
WHAT IS ALSO GREECE?
WHAT IS A PENINSULA
The Athenian navy, under this commander, defeated the Persian fleet at the Battle of Salamis.
Who is Themistocles?
The Persian and Peloponnesian Wars highlight this issue that nations face when balancing military power, security, and expansion.
What is the struggle for power.
To protect its interests and challenge Athens, Sparta led this alliance of Greek city-states.
What is the Peloponnesian League?
This school of thought, developed by philosophers like Socrates, encouraged citizens to question authority and think critically.
What is philosophy
Athens and Sparta are examples of these independent political units in ancient Greece.
What are city-states?
This Persian king continued the war against Greece after Darius I, leading the second invasion that included the battles of Thermopylae and Salamis.
Who is Xerxes I?
The lasting influence of Greek art, architecture, and democracy shows this enduring issue: how ideas, culture, and innovations survive across time.
What is human impact on culture or legacy?