Geography
What separated the city states from each other?
Mountains
Which great Greek military leader never lost a battle?
Alexander the Great
Who could vote in Greece?
Free men born in the city state
What did people in Athens care about the most?
Education
At what age did the boys move to the barracks and start training?
7
What did city-states have that other cities did not?
Independent Government
What did Alexander the Great name most of his cities?
Alexandria
Who benefited from oligarchies? Who liked them?
Rich people
What was the most important political body in Athens? (Where all free men went to vote)
Assembly
What type of state did Sparta become because they feared the helots?
Military State
Who could vote in Greece?
Free man born in that city state
What military tactic/strategy did the Ancient Greeks use to win their battles?
Phalanx
Who didn’t like democracy?
Rich people
How did citizens move into the assembly, juries and archons in Athens.
They were chosen
How many kings did Sparta have?
2
What’s the largest body of water near Greece?
Mediterranean Sea
What three continents was Alexandria a meeting point for?
Asia, Africa, Europe
What does democracy believe?
Everybody has a voice, rule by the people
What did members of juries do?
Decide rulings on trials
How many ephors did Sparta have?
5
What happened because the city states were isolated and independent?
Frequent Wars
What was Alexander the Great's biggest impact on the world?
Spread Greek Ideas
What is the main political body in Athens? (Where all free men went to vote)
assembly
What did archons do?
served as judges
What did the ephors do in Sparta?
Made sure the kings followed the law and handled day to day government business.