History Study Guide
This word means "an independent city with its own government and territory."
What is City-state
What group lived on the mainland of Greece and were known as warriors who built strong fortresses?
The Mycenaeans
Define "peninsula."
Land surrounded by water on three sides
Name the form of government where citizens participate in decision-making that developed in Athens.
Democracy
Which city-state emphasized strength, discipline, and obedience and was not a democracy?
Sparta
Which large island south of mainland Greece was home to the Minoans?
Crete
Which island civilization became wealthy through trade and was known for strong naval power?
The Minoans (on Crete)
In Athens, who had the right to vote and participate in government?
Male citizens (adult males born in the city-state)
Why did Greece's many coastlines help encourage trade? (Give one clear reason.)
Because coastlines gave access to sea routes, making it easier to exchange goods with other regions and other cultures.
What term describes a society organized around war and defense, like Sparta?
Military state (or militaristic government)
Name two freedoms or rights Spartan women had that many other Greek women did not. (Two answers required)
Allowed to own property; received physical training; had more freedom than many other Greek women (any two)
On a map, a peninsula is surrounded by water on how many sides? Write the number.
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Explain one key difference between ancient Greece and modern-day Greece.
Sample strong answer: Ancient Greece was made up of independent city-states; modern Greece is a single unified nation and has more landmass.
Describe one way mountains affected travel and the political structure of ancient Greece (hint: city-states).
Sample strong answer: Mountains and many islands made travel difficult over land, so small independent city-states formed and developed separately; sea travel led to trade and naval power.
Describe one way mountains affected travel and the political structure of ancient Greece (hint: city-states).
Sample strong answer: Mountains separated regions and made overland travel hard, which encouraged independent city-states rather than one large empire