Geography
In addition to its many islands and coastline, Greece's geography is dominated by this geographical feature
Mountains
Requires all men to join the army and is known for its discipline
Sparta
This man conquered most of the Middle East (Persian Empire) and Egypt, establishing one of the largest empires in the ancient world
Alexander the Great
Because of its geography, Greece was not a united empire but a collection of city-states, and each one was called this
Polis
Emphasizes education and a more relaxed lifestyle
Athens
This Greek philosopher developed a method in which people should QUESTION EVERYTHING
Socrates
Italy
Has a democracy in which all citizens vote on all laws
Athens
This Greek philosopher argued against a democracy in favor of a republic in which people were ruled by wise "philosopher-kings"
Plato
This continent forms the southern edge of the Mediterranean Sea, south of Greece
Africa
Affords women more rights and responsibilities
Sparta
Hellenization, in which the Greeks spread their philosophies, mathematics, and clothing during their conquest, is an example of this process
Cultural diffusion OR Assimilation