Clash of Civilizations 1
What years was the Golden Age of Greece?
About 500bce-300bce
Which Persian king initially invaded Greece?
King Darius I
This Athenian leader believed that regular citizens, not just wealthy nobles, should have a say in how the government worked.
Cleisthenes
A form of government in Athens in which all members of the assembly got an equal vote.
Direct Democracy
Greek city-state known for its form of government.
Athens
What was the name of the Persian Empire during the Greek Golden Age?
The Archaemenid Empire
Which Persian King continued the war against Greece after his father died?
King Xerxes
What form of democracy works well in large societies?
Representative Democracy
What form of democracy works well in small societies, such as a city-state?
Direct Democracy
Greek city-state known for its military strength.
Sparta
What was the name of the Spartan led alliance? Members such as Corinth, Megara, Tegea, etc.
The Peloponnesian League
Why did Darius' the first attempt at invading Greece fail?
His fleet was destroyed by a storm.
What Athenian leader believed all citizens, rich or poor, could serve in the Athenian government?
Pericles
How did Athens recoup money to rebuild after the Persian invasion?
Through the tribute paid to the Delian League.
How far (miles) was the plain of Marathon from Athens?
26 miles.
What city was burned during the Greek revolt against the Persians in Asia Minor?
The city of Sardis.
What pivotal battle ended King Darius' land invasion of Greece?
The Battle of Marathon.
Participation in ___ was considered a duty of Athenian citizens.
The assembly
Pericles wanted Athens to be a symbol of __ and __ excellence.
political and economic
The Persian Empire stretched from modern day __ in the east to __ in the west.
India in the east
Egypt/Anatolia in the west
What two battles, one land and one naval, ended King Xerxes' invasion of Greece?
The Battle of Plataea (Sparta)
The Battle of Salamis (Athens)
What was the name of the Athenian led alliance. Members would pay tribute to Athens in return for Naval protection.
The Delian League
In Athenian Democracy, who proposed new laws and who would vote to ratify the new law?
A council would suggest a law, the assembly would vote to ratify it.
During the Athenian Golden Age, Athens became known for its great playwrights, artists, ___, and scientists.
philosophers
Philosophy comes from the Greek words "Philos" and "Sophia". What do they mean?
Philos-Love
Sophia-Wisdom