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Macedonian leader who was closer to world domination than anyone in history
Alexander the Great
Which of the main city states in Ancient Greece focuses more on War
Sparta
This physical feature made it difficult for Greek city-states to unite and encouraged the development of independent poleis.
What are mountains.
In Sparta, this small ruling group held political power.
What is an oligarchy.
Greeks used the narrow Thermopylae pass to defend wave after wave of Persia attack
300 Spartans stayed behind while the Greeks retreated and regrouped
Battle of Thermopylae
First Macedonian King who invaded and conquered Greece
Phillip II
This form of government, developed in Athens, allowed citizens to vote directly on laws.
What is democracy.
This important geographical feature provided Greeks with food, trade opportunities, and the spread of ideas.
What is the Mediterranean Sea?
Democracy
These wars were fought between the Greek city-states and the Persian Empire.
What is the Persian War.
Aristotle
Which main city state in Ancient Greece treated women more poorly
Athens
This is a piece of land surrounded by water on three sides.
What is a peninsula
This type of government allowed only one ruler to have power.
Monarchy
Outnumbered, the Greeks used the geography and phalanx tactic to their advantage, forcing the Persians to retreat and return home
Battle of Marathon
Spartan king who led 300 Spartans against 1000s of Persians at the Battle of Thermopylae
King Leonidas
Who were citizens in Athens?
Free Males Over 18 (parents both born in Athens)
This temple, located on the Acropolis, was dedicated to Athena.
Parthenon
This type of government allowed only one supreme leader, who is very strict and harsh on his or her subjects.
Tyranny
Greeks used their geography and skills of sailing to defeat the larger
Persian fleet, giving the Greeks more time to organize a larger force
Battle of Salamis
Apart of Athens' Golden age, He is considered the father of history
What city allowed women to own land
Where did the Greek Gods supposedly live?
Mount Olympus
The United States government is based on which typer of government
Democracy
A large unified Greek force was able to deliver a severe blow to the Persian army, ending the 2nd Persian Invasion of Greece.
Battle of Platea