Sparta & Athens
Did women have rights in Sparta
Yes
True or False? Persia was involved in the Peloponnesian War
True
What were the two main city-states that fought in the Peloponnesian War
Sparta and Athens
What were the most powerful city-states in Greece 2,500 years ago?
Sparta & Athens
What areas of the world did Alexander and the Macedonians conquer?
Greece to India
Did women have rights in Athens
Not many
What was the overall effect of the Persian War on Greece?
Had the Athenians lost, Greece would have eventually come under the control of the Persians, and all the subsequent culture and accomplishments of the Greeks may have been lost to posterity
Did Athens win the Peloponnesian War?
No
What were the two Leagues that participated in the Peloponnesian War
The Delian League and the Peloponnesian League
What did Macedonians think of Greek culture?
They liked it because they spread the culture and influenced it
What were women's rights in Sparta?
They were allowed to own property, they had the right to divorce, the same rights as men
How many wars were the Delian League involved in?
2
How did the Peloponnesian War begin?
Athens and Sparta were the two most powerful city-states in Ancient Greece, 2,500 years ago. Sparta became worried that Athens would take over Greece
What was Persia's involvement in the Peloponnesian War?
Persia offered money and supplies to Sparta so that it could build a fleet that would challenge Athens.
How did Alexander portray himself and his rule to the people he took over?
He portrayed himself as friendly, accepting, and understanding
What rights did women not have in Athens?
They weren’t allowed to own property, they didn’t have the right to divorce, they had less rights than men
How did Athens influence and control the Delian League
The Athenians used the league as a source of money for their own gain.
Who won the Peloponnesian war?
Sparta
What was the first place Alexander conquered?
Pella
What forms of government ruled over Sparta and Athens
Sparta was an Oligarchy and Athens was a Direct Democracy
What was the overall effect of the Peloponnesian War on Greece?
Greece became devastated, tired, and ripe for conquest this led to Alexander the Great and the Macedonians conquering Greece.
What city did Alexander die in?
Babylon