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What is a polis?
Greek city state
What is an acropolis?
Highest point in a Greek city state
What is an agora?
Open space in a city state for markets and events
What is a helot?
Spartan slave
What is a Frescoe?
Which myth is Minoa known for?
Theseus and the Minotaur
Which myth is Troy known for?
Illiad
What do the Greeks call themselves?
Hellenes
Name two places Alexander of Macedonia conquered
ex: Anatolia, Greece
Name a Greek God, and what they were the God of
ex: Zeus, the sky
What is a monarchy? What is one benefit and one problem with a monarchy?
Government ruled by one person. Great if the King is good, but what if they're bad?
What is an Aristocracy? What is a pro and con of an Aristocracy?
Government is ruled by the rich upper class. Good if the Aristocrats have the interest of everyone in mind, bad if they only worry about themselves
What is an Oligarchy? What is a pro and a con of an Oligarchy?
Government ruled by a few powerful citizens. Good if the people in charge are qualified and do their job right, but bad if a tyrant takes over
What is a democracy? What is a pro and con of a democracy?
People are in charge. Good because everyone has a say, bad because minorities are not protected
How did the Spartans win the Peloponnesian War? Why did they start it?
Persians help them win, defeat the Athenians at sea
Thought Athens was becoming too powerful
How did Alexander the Great keep winning battles?
Catapults, Phalanxes, Only fights in positions he can win, and is cosmopolitan
What is the Philosophy of Socrates?
Think for yourself. Best way to learn is to ask questions
What is the Philosophy of Aristotle?
You will be happiest with balance in your life. Everyone has a purpose.
What is the Philosophy of Plato?
Only the smartest people should be in charge, the world will never be perfect no matter how hard we try
Does Alexander deserve the "Great" title? Why or why not
Good answer.
List three strengths and two weaknesses about the Spartan way of life
Strong Military, Ruled by two kings insead of one, Spartan girls had rights
Killed babies, had slaves
List three strengths and two weaknesses about the Athenian way of life.
All free men could travel, Democracy, didn't have to stay in the military
Had slaves, Girls had less rights than the Spartans
Why do you think learning history is important for people who live in a democracy?
So we can make the best decisions for everyone
What type of source are Homer's Stories? Which two traits of civilization do Greek Myths fall under?
Oral History. Religion/Culture
What are five Legacies that Greece has?
Marathons, Olympics, Comedies, Tragedies, Philosophy