Geography
Which geographic feature most influenced the development of early Greek civilization?
Mountainous terrain and seas
What form of government did Athens create?
Democracy
Athens and Sparta
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Why do consider greek achievements to be lasting contributions today?
They have influenced ideas in the modern times
Where did the Greeks settle due to their terrain?
The valleys and coastlines
What 3 types of leaders/ governments ruled EARLY Athens?
Kings/Monarchy, Aristocrats/Aristocracy, Tyrants/ Tyranny
What were the values of Athens?
Valued the mind
What are myths purpose?
Explaining the world
What is a lasting achievement of art?
Nearness to the sea
Who could vote in Athenian direct democracy and American representative democracy?
Direct Democracy - free, male citizens
Representative Democracy - men and women who are citizens can vote
What were the values of Sparta?
discipline, strength, obedience; strong military
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What is a lasting achievement of philosophers?
Ideas of logic are still taught today
Why did the Greeks create city-states?
To get rich through trade
Direct - all citizens vote on every issue
Representative - citizens elect people to vote on issues for them
What was the role of men in Sparta and Athens?
Sparta - serve in military
Athens - become great thinkers, philosophers, musicians
True or False: Greek Literature influenced modern society.
True
What is a lasting achievement in math?
Geometry
How did the separation of city-states impact their identity as a city-state?
They developed their own government and culture
Which form of democracy has separation of powers?
Representative democracy
What is the role of women in Athens and Sparta?
Athens - had no education, took care of home, no rights
Sparta - Physically trained, owned land, controlled home
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What is a lasting achievement in engineering?
Water screws