VOCAB 1-2
Economic
The system in a country that involves making, buying, and selling goods
How did the military treat young boys?
With harsh treatment (they belived it would make them survive the pain of the battle)
What type of govermet did Athens have?
Democracy.
Where is Persia located?
Southwestern Iran
Obtain
To acquire or receive something
Bard
Someone who writes or preforms epic poems or stories about heroes and thier deeds
What did the Sparta military believe in?
Simplicity and strenght through self-denial
What were three of Athens rulers?
Solon, Peisistratus,and Cleisthenenes.
Who was Persias most powerful king?
King Cyrus
Satrap
The governot of a province in ancient Persia
Colonies
A group of people living in a new territory who have ties to their homeland; the new territory itself.
What peninsula was Sparta located on?
Peloponnesus Penisula
Athenss was founded by the decendents of _____
Mycenaeans
What was Persias most important road?
The Royal Road
Representative Democracy
A form of democracy in which citizens elect officialls to govern on their behalf
Oligarchy
A government in which a small group has control.
What sports did wooman participae in?
Wrestling and throwing javellin.
Who was the relative of Solon?
Peisistratus
What was Persias religion?
Zoroastrianism
Philosopher
A person who searches for wisdom or enlightment
Democracy
A goverment by the people.
What did Spartas assembly make decisions about?
War and peace.
How many ciizens were in Cleisthenens council?
500
What nations did King Cyrus capture?
Mesopotamia, Syria, Canaan, and the Greek city states of the area of Anatolia.
Channel
A strait or narrow Sea between two land masses.