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frequent wars between city-states
According to the ancient Greeks' beliefs, where did most of their major gods live?
Mount Olympus
Which ruler was most responsible for uniting Greece?
King Phillip
What development eventually led to the Peloponnesian War?
Rivalry between Athens and Sparta for power in Greece
The Parthenon is considered the finest example of ancient Greek architecture because of its...?
Balance and harmony of parts
How did government in Sparta differ from government in Athens?
Sparta's citizens had a weaker role in their government.
Which group of ancient Greek women had greater freedom?
Spartan women
Wealthy people
City-state
Polis
Political power held by a small group of people
Oligarchy
Formation of heavily armed foot soldiers
Phalanx
noncitizen
Metic
responsible for the day-to-day operation of the government
Ephor
What best explains why direct democracy worked in ancient Athens?
The city-state's population of citizens was small
Art and practice of government
Politics
Hereditary class of rulers
Aristocracy
Political system in which citizens participate directly in decision making
Direct democracy
Kind of Slave
Helot
Citizens elect others to represent them in the government
Representative democracy
Name TWO of the effects of Alexander the Great's conquests.
1) Greek culture was spread far beyond Greece.
2) Alexandria became an important city for scholarly pursuits.
What were two causes of the Peloponnesian War?
1) Sparta and its allies feared Athen's power
2) Athens placed a ban on trade with Megara
"You have power over your mind- not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength."
Marcus Aurelius's advice suggests that he was most likely influenced by...?
The Stoics
"Until philosophers are kings, or the kings and princes of this world have the spirit and power of philosophy... cities will never have rest from their evils- no, nor the human race."
Plato expresses his belief that political leaders should be...?
Wise
Name TWO ways that the Athenian democracy differs from most modern democracies.
1) Athenian democracy was a direct democracy
2) Women could not vote or hold office in Athens
Name TWO tasks done by ephors.
1) Took care of the day-to-day operation of the government
2) Made sure that the kings and the council ruled within the law