Vocabulary
Geography
Political & Social Structures
Economy
Greek Culture & Achievements
100
A political unit that includes a town or a city and the surrounding land controlled by it?
What is a city-state
100
What are the major physical features of Greece?
What is In southeastern Europe, on the Mediterranean Sea A peninsula Contains mountains & many natural harbors Forests also cover some areas of Greece Much of Greece is rocky Some areas are good for growing wheat, barley, citrus, & grapes & olives!
100
How did government in Greece evolve from a monarchy to a democracy?
Athens began as a monarchy that was later ruled by rich & powerful aristocrats (oligarchy). The rich & poor fought after a while because of tension over the differences in their lifestyles. Over time people tried to reform the laws…like Draco & Solon…some good changes/some bad. Peisistratus-a tyrant, took over...was popular though because he put the wealthy in their place. THEN! Cleisthenes took over…his changes lead to democracy.
100
How did the scarcity of resources in Greece lead to the conquest of neighboring lands?
What is As the population of city-states grew, they exhausted their local resources This forced Greeks to establish trade along the Mediterranean These trading cities became colonies over time-they provided food & a new place for farming & settlement
100
What are the cultural achievements of Ancient Greece?
Philosophy: Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Herodotus, etc. had a HUGE impact on the development of government & society Hippocrates: Father of modern medicine 776 BC: Ancient Olympics begin! End in AD 394. Theater: Plays honored the gods, all actors were men. Parthenon: Temple to Athena, center of the acropolis, originally painted in vivid colors, statue of Athena inside made of gold & ivory
200
A body of land that is surrounded by water on three sides?
peninsula
200
What were the advantages & disadvantages of the physical features of Greece?
Advantages Protection Mediterranean Sea enabled trade & movement Interaction w/ other areas contributed to the development of Greece Disadvantages Lack of resources Isolation of city-states Lack of unity Vastly different cultural characteristics among city-states
200
What are the characteristics of Athenian Democracy & the ideas that shaped that form of government?
“All citizens” had to participate Citizens: Free male Athenians over 20 who had completed military training (only about 10% of the pop) Majority ruled Assembly: All people eligible to participate in gov’t, voted on all laws & important decisions for Athens. Council of 500: Wrote the laws. Courts: Heard trials & sentenced criminals
200
What were the impacts of colonization on the development of Greece?
Money began to be used rather than bartering Colonies provided more & better economic opportunities Transportation & communication methods improved Ideas & culture spread over a larger area
200
How did Greek culture reflect their beliefs & values?
it showed what they believed and valued
300
A system in which all eligible people vote directly on every issue?
Direct Democracy
300
How did the people of Ancient Greece adapt to their environment?
In order to farm, the Ancient Greeks used terraced farming For transportation & trade they became expert boat builders Fishing became a major money making industry
300
How were the city-states of Athens & Sparta different-especially in terms of the rights & responsibilities of citizens?
Athens Citizens had to vote in all elections, serve in office if elected, serve on juries, & serve in the military during war Women, children, immigrants, & slaves had no role in gov’t Very cosmopolitan Drama, athletics, & education highly valued Sparta Spartan citizens had slaves to do their work, so they trained for war all of the time War seen as the only way to keep order Baby boys & girls examined after birth to make sure they were strong Boys were taught physical & mental toughness by mom until 7, then off to school for combat; became foot soldiers at 20; in army until 30; then out. Women trained for fitness too, & could own property Led by 2 kings & a council
300
In what ways did Alexander the Great transform society?
Took over his father’s kingdom at 20 yrs old INCREASED the size of the kingdom Once he reached India-his soldiers did not want to go farther from home-so they turned around AtG died on the way home (malaria)-33 yrs old Afterwards his top generals fought for control of pieces of his empire
300
What evidence do we have in our culture today of the legacy of Ancient Greece?
Democracy Education Architecture Olympics, sport for competition Drama/theater, storytelling They’re EVERYWHERE!
400
By definition, someone who has the right to live in a country because he or she was born there or has legally been accepted as a permanent resident. In Athens-free males over 20, who have completed military training.
citizen
400
A country or area that is ruled by another country or area?
colony
400
to develop something more complex or advanced?
What is evolve
400
Somebody or something for which a person or organization is liable/accountable?
responsibilities
400
The accepted principles or standards of a person or group?
values
500
Somebody, especially a king or queen, who rules a state or territory, usually for life & by hereditary right?
monarch
500
To take control of a place by force?
conquer
500
Justified claims of entitlements, or the freedom to do something?
What is rights
500
A condition of limited resources & unlimited wants?
scarcity
500
A member if the highest social class in a country?
Aristocrat
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