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Why did Greek communities develop differently?
Geography separated them
What is a city-state?
a city and its surrounding land
Why weren't Greeks united as one country?
Mountains separated them
Which of the following was NOT a type of Greek government?
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Democracy
Republic
Republic
a king
Who were aristocrats in ancient Greece?
wealthy landowners
Why did monarchies fall in Greece?
aristocrats wanted power
What is an oligarchy?
rule by a small group
Why were poor people unhappy under oligarchies?
They were excluded from government
What is a tyranny?
Rule by a person who takes power by force
What is a democracy?
rule by the people
Why type of democracy did Athens have?
Direct Democracy
Who could vote in Athens
Free adult male citizens
Where were Athens and Sparta located?
Greece
What did Athens value most?
Education and culture
What did Sparta value most?
Military strength
What was the agora?
A marketplace
What was the purpose of education in Athens?
Prepare citizens for participation in society
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Who were helots in Sparta?
Enslaved workers
Who was Pericles?
An Athenian leader
What was the Parthenon?
a temple
Who was Socrates?
A philosopher
Where did democracy begin?
Athens
What is the lasting legacy of ancient Greece?
Contributions to government, philosophy, and science