Athens
What were the 3 core values of Spartan Life
Duty, Loyalty, Obedience
Name the 3 Battles between the Greeks and Persians.
Battle of Marathon
Battle of Thermopylae
Battle of Salamais
Mountains and bodies of water
Polis
Battle of Salamis
Who was the famous Spartan Ruler?
Leonidas
Phalanx Formation
What was significant about the battle of Thermopylae's geography?
took place in a narrow mountain pass. (bottleneck geography)
Alexander the Great studied with which Philosopher?
Aristotle
Peloponnesian Wars
What are Spartan slaves known as?
a Helot
In which battle did King Leonidas and his 300 Spartans fight against the Persian army in a narrow mountain pass?
Battle of Thermopylae
Peloponnesian Wars
Which philosopher was sentenced to death and poisoned by Hemlock?
Socrates
An Athenian general who led the Greeks through the naval battle of Salamis.
In which type of government did the Spartans follow?
Oligarchy
Persian king launched the invasion of Greece at Thermopylae after his father, King Darius was defeated at Marathon.
Alexander the Great was from which Northern Greek City-state?
Macedonia
Homer's story, the Illiad, is about what?
The Trojan War
1. both parents had to be children of citizens
2. men had to be free, independent, and financially secure
3. men had to have reached maturity (20s)
What is the key difference between Spartan women and women in other Greek city-states?
Spartan women had more freedom and could own property.
How long did the Persian Wars last?
almost 30 years ~ 27 years
Which Sea was important for Greek trade, communication, and cultural exchange?
Aegean Sea
Why was the Classical Period considered the "Golden Age" of Greece?
It was when the Greek civilization reached its peak, craftspeople were creating things for trade, food was in abundance, and Greeks had enough wealth to devote time to education, philosophy, science, and architecture.