Persian Wars
This is who the Greeks fought in these wars
Who are the Persians?
Blind poet who wrote epic poems
Homer
Describe the geography of Greece.
Rocky mountainous terrain, with islands and peninsulas
Which form of government has one king/queen in charge?
Monarchy
This is the group of Greeks who made a heroic last stand against the Persians at the Thermopylae Pass
Who are the Spartans?
These are the two epic poems written by the Ancient Greek poet, Homer
What is the Iliad and the Odyssey?
How was the geography of the ancient Greek civilization different from other ancient civilizations?
They were more isolated and developed many differences between their culture
Which form of government allows all citizens to vote?
Democracy
This is the group of Greeks who launched a surprise attack on the Persians, winning the battle at Marathon
Who are the Athenians?
The Greek religion was...
polytheistic
Why were the Greek city-states isolated?
They were separated by mountains and water
What type of government does Athens have?
Democracy
This is the city that the Persians burned down as an act of vengeance
What is Athens?
What Greek city-states did the United States borrow ideas about government from?
Athens
The Greek word for 'city-state' is...
Polis
Which form of government had a small group of wealthy people in charge, but didn't allow citizens to vote?
Oligarchy
What was the name of the wise leader who led Athens to victory?
Pericles
Who was excluded from Athenian democracy?
Women, slaves, and foreigners
Name 2 bodies of water that were most central to trade and transportation in ancient Greece.
Aegean Sea & Mediterranean
How does someone come into power in a tyranny?
A strong person (usually military) takes power from the current ruler.