Geography
A farming system that is in the form of steps going up a mountain.
Terrace Farming
A government in which the people have the power through voting
Democracy
Greek city-state that was ruled by an oligarchy, focused on military, used slaves for agriculture, discouraged the arts
Sparta
Which of the following most accurately describes the key characteristics of Greece's geography?
Mountainous, extensive coastlines, limited rain water
Name of the early human that used tools
Handy Man
Which mountain range is located within Greece?
Mount Olympus
How was ancient Greek democracy different from American democracy today?
All citizens voted on every issue
What was the purpose of the Assembly of Athens?
to debate issues and vote on laws proposed by the council
How was democracy in Athens different from other ancient forms of government?
All citizens shared ruling power
During the summer in India, the monsoon brings
Heavy Rain
Land surrounded by water on three sides.
Peninsula
Oligarchs were thrown out of power by a partnership between
army leaders and poor people
Unlike the women in Athens, the women in Sparta
could own property
Why were some tyrants well liked?
They made laws that improved people's lives
The ruler of Babylon who is known for his code of laws
Hammurabi
Why was the sea so important to the ancient Greeks?
They relied on the sea for travel and trade
What kinds of laws did Oligarchs pass?
laws that favored the rich
To become a full citizen, a Spartan man had to
pass a physical test
Which of these is most likely to help poor people overthrow an oligarchy with an army?
a tyrant
What is the name of this ruler who helped establish the Pharaoh as the central authority figure?
Khufu
How did farmers in ancient Greece adjust to the area's difficult terrain?
They built flat steps into the hills
Why is Sparta said to have been an oligarchy?
A small group held the most power
Who made the most government decisions in Sparta?
the Council of Elders
How was it possible that different parts of Greece had different forms of government?
Steep mountains kept people from different areas apart
The spread of ideas, customs, and technologies from one people to another.
Cultural Diffusion