Peloponnesian War
What are the two main city-states involved in the war?
Sparta and Athens
Athens is known as the Birthplace of "_________"
Democracy
Both Athens and Sparta are Polis, AKA this:
City-States
What type of Government does Sparta have?
Oligarchy (Or 2 kings and an Aristocracy)
This Persian Emperor was responsible for invading the Greek mainland first?
Darius I
What city-state wins the war?
Sparta
What is one of the main focuses in Athenian schools?
Arts, philosophy, poetry, public speaking
Which group of people are the only ones allowed to Vote and to participate in the Government?
Male Citizens (Men)
Helots
This is considered to be the main cause for the Persian war
Emperor Darius I wanted revenge on Athens for their assistance in helping the Ionian city states rebel.
Who does Sparta go to for ships to fight against the Athenian Navy?
Persia
What is the name of the middle class in Athens?
The Metics
Both City states use these people extensively to do all of the work they do not want to do.
Slaves
What are Spartan women allowed to do that Athenian women aren't
They are allowed to own property
What battle had the Athenians outnumbered, forcing them to surprise attack the Persian army and kicking them back to Persia?
The Battle of Marathon
Which battle cause's Athens to surrender?
Aegospotami
Who is the Athenian General that lead the victory at Marathon over the Persians?
These are what every male citizen has in a City-State, that protect them and give them their access to government.
At what age are Spartan boys taken from home and trained to be soldiers?
Around 7
Thermopylae
What is considered to be the main reason the two city-states go to war?
acceptable:
- Sparta is afraid
- Athens navy is too powerful
- The Delian league starts to look like an Athenian Empire to Sparta
What powerful arm of the military does Athens have that they use to raid their enemies cities?
A strong Navy
Almost all city states in ancient Greece had these structures in their downtown where people could shop, watch shows and sports, and listen in to political debates.
The Agora
The Peloponnesian League
This emperor led the Second Persian war, after his father failed ten years before.
Xerxes