Sparta
What was the goal of education in Sparta?
Creating strong soldiers
What was the goal of education in Athens?
Creating good and educated citizens
Who was Alexander's father?
King Phillip
Where did Persia want to conquer, after having control over most nearby countries?
Greece
What was the war between the Greek city-states and Persia called?
The Persian War
At what age did boys begin military training in Sparta?
7 years old
Who earned an education in Athens?
Where was Alexander from?
Macedonia
Who won the Persian war?
the Greeks
Who won the battle of Marathon?
Athens
What were some things women were not allowed to do in Sparta?
Vote, attend the Olympics
What are some things women were not allowed to do in Athens?
Vote, own property, receive education, attend the Olympics
What is the most famous city that Alexander named?
Alexandria
Asia
What was the war between Sparta and Athens called?
The Peloponnesian War
What type of government did Sparta have?
Oligarchy: A group of officials that control the people
What type of government did Athens have?
Direct democracy: all eligible citizens can vote for laws
Name at least three places Alexander invaded
Greece, Egypt, Persia (Asia Minor, India), Mesopotamia
Who established the Persian empire?
Cyrus the Great
Who conquered the Greek city-states after they were weakened by fighting one another?
Macedonia
What seas surrounded Sparta and Athens?
Mediterranean Sea, Aegean Sea
Name the three most influential Ancient Greek philosophers.
Socrates, Plato, Aristotle
What happened to Alexander's empire after he died?
it was divided in three parts and ruled by his officials
What was the final battle of the Persian War?
Battle of Salamis
How long were the Peloponnesian Wars?