Government
A system of government where all citizens share control
A democracy
The geography of Greece is dominated by...
Mountains and Seas
Why did Sparta's leaders favor a military society?
They thought it created obedience and discipline.
Before the war, The Persian Empire took control of which Greek City-state.
Anatolia
Which alphabet did the Greeks adopt?
The Phoenician Alphabet
A government where one King rules the people.
A Monarchy
The Greek mainland is best described as a
Peninsula
Sparta's government could be best described as an...
Oligarchy
Which King got really angry with Athens and invaded Greece?
King Darius I
After the Peloponnesian war, what happened between the Greek city-states?
They were divided and weak.
A type of government where a few wealthy people have control
An Oligarchy
The communities in Greece were separated by mountains and valleys which resulted in...
the development of city-states
After the Persian War, which city-state became the economic and cultural center of Greece?
Athens
The Battle at Marathon
Which ruler led Athens to great prosperity?
Pericles
According to the Athenian constitution, who was allowed to vote?
The Myceneans came to Greece from
Central Asia
What was the war between Athens and Sparta called?
The Peloponnesian War
This ruler helped end the Persian Empire.
Alexander
What is the difference between a DIRECT democracy and a REPRESENTATIVE democracy?
A direct democracy is where all citizens meet to vote on government issues.
A representative democracy is where citizens elect representatives to make decisions and vote on issues.
This person wrote extensively (alot) about democracy in Athens
Aristotle
This civilization was the first to develop in the Aegean Region.
Name one way which the lives of Spartan women/men differed from Athenian women/men.
Spartan women were trained to be athletic. Athenian women were taught to cook/clean.
Spartan men were trained for the military. Athenian men attended public affairs.
After the Persian Empires defeat, what did they do to the city of Athens?
The soldiers set fire to the city.
Who were the three tyrants that brought great change to Athens?
Peisistratus, Cleisthenes, Solon