Early Greeks
Geographyand Polis
Greek Government
Persian War
Athens and Sparta
100
Where in Greece did the first tribe settle?
Crete
100
What does the word "polis" mean?
City-state
100
How many rulers have power in a monarchy?
One ruler
100
What won the Persian War?
Greece
100
What kind of government was in Athens?
Democracy
200
Who was the first tribe to settle in Ancient Greek?
Minoans
200
Name 2 way polis were similar.
1. Covered small area of land. 2. Fewer than 10,000 people 3. Fort on the acropolis 4. Had an agora 5. Same language 6. Similar religion 7. Similar treatment of barbarians
200
How is a tyranny different than a monarchy?
Power is gained by killing the king in the tyranny and a monarch passes power to his son. Power given based on birth right in a monarchy and tyrants take power.
200
What caused the Persian War?
1. Persia attacked the Greek speaking city-states on the coast of Asia Minor. 2. Greek city-states rebelled against Persia and asked Athens for helped. 3. Athens agreed. This caused Persia to attack Athens as well.
200
Name 2 values Athens had.
1. Arts 2. Education 3. Religion 4. Ceremonies 5. Sports 6. Honoring the gods
300
Name 1 job held by the Minoans.
1. Sailors 2. Traders
300
Name 2 ways polis were different.
1. Government 2. Calendar 3. Money 4. System of weights and measurements
300
Tyrants are normally what type of people?
Highly trained military warriors.
300
Who led the Delian League?
Athens
300
How would you join the Council of 500 in Athens?
They were chosen by lottery.
400
What is the first writing system created?
Linear B
400
What is an acropolis and where is it located?
It is the location of the original fort and it is on a hill overlooking the polis.
400
How does the root words of the word democracy help us understand the definition of the word?
Demos means people Kratia means to rule Democracy means people rule. This helps me understand that the people held the power to create laws.
400
What is one outcome of the Persian War?
1. Creation of the Delian League 2. Introduction of the Greek military technique called Greek phalanx 3. Greek culture was allowed to thrive
400
What is Sparta's attitude towards trading?
Spartans do not like trading. They are very independent and self-reliant.
500
Who conquered the Minoans?
Mycenaeans
500
Name 3 ways Greeks changed their environment.
1. Grew crops that required little land, since they had little land (grapes, olives) 2. Forced to setup colonies far away to bring food back home 3. Raised animals that were good in that climate (goats, sheep) 4. Became expert sailors with so many islands nearby
500
How do the roots of the word oligarchy help us understand the definition of the word?
Oligos means "few" Archon means "to rule" Oligarchy means a few to rule helping us understand that a group of people hold power.
500
What was the goal of the Delian League?
Alliance between all the Greek city-states to protect from another attack by Persia. All city-states donated money or a navy.
500
What is Athens' attitude about trading?
Athens' economy is dependent upon trading. They trade their excess for the good that they needed. They would want to expand trading to other countries.
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