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In Ancient Greece, this was a city-state consisting of a city and the farms, towns, and villages around it.
polis
what was the primary reason that colonies were set up in different places?
There was overcrowding in the city-states
Where did the Spartans live?
They lived in Sparta, located in southern Peloponnesus.
Where was Athens located?
in an area called Attica
Who did the Ancient Greeks believe controlled the daily events of the world?
Zeus and the other gods
What is a walled fort built on a hill?
acropolis
Where were colonies set up?
Asia Minor, northern Africa, and southern Europe
What type of life did they live?
They lived a simple life filled with physical activity.
Athens was known for its democracy. What is democracy?
rule by the people
Did ancient Greeks identify more with their country or their city-state?
city state
What was an open-air market and gathering place?
agora
What was positive about the colonies?
They brought the Greeks new natural resources and trade markets
Who were slaves owned by the state?
Helots
What was the difference in a young man's service in the army in Athens and Sparta?
In Athens, young men only served in the army during war. In Sparta, they served in the army continuously.
What is a myth?
It is a story passed down about a god or hero.
What is a wealthy ruling class called?
aristocracy
What was another benefit of the colonies?
What did the Spartans rely on to control the city-state?
military strength
How did Cleisthenes change democracy in Athens?
He brought Athens into a full democracy.
What event, held every four years, brought the city-states together in peace?
The Olympics
What was a law-making group in Ancient Greece?
assembly
During this time period, what two things did the city- states begin to compete for?
land and trade
What is rule by a small group of people?
oligarchy
What is majority rule?
It is when the idea that receives the most votes becomes law
In the 700's B.C., the Greeks developed an alphabet based on the alphabet of whom?
The Phoenicians