Greek Civilization 1
The first group of people considered to be true Greeks
The Persian war started when...
the city state of Ionia rebelled and Athens helped them burn a Persian city
This government is rule by the people
Democracy
What fighting style was perfected by the Macedonian army?
the phalanx
How did the city-state of Sparta obtain the goods it needed?
By conquering other city-states and taking what they needed.
How many levels does a polis have?
2, the high hill with public buildings and temples and the low ground with houses, shops, and farms
What happened in the Battle of Marathon?
Persians and Athenians fought and the Athenians won
Where was democracy invented?
Athens
Who taught Alexander the Great his military tactics?
Aristotle
What did the King of Lydia create that made trade easier?
Gold and Silver coins
How many types of government did Greece have?
4
Who fought in the Peloponnesian Wars?
Athens and Sparta
Which group of people had the right to vote in Athens?
Free adult male citizens
The mixing of Greek culture with other cultures that was encouraged by Alexander the Great
Hellenism
Ancient Greeks believed in many gods and goddesses. This means they are...
polytheistic
What are the types of government Greece had?
Aristocracy, Monarchy, Oligarchy, and Democracy
Who supported Sparta in the war?
Which type of democracy allows citizens to participate directly?
Direct Democracy
Name two of the possible drawbacks (negative outcomes) of Hellenism
-dependence on slavery
-a widening gap between the rich and powerful and the poor
-artisocrats forced small land-owners into becoming tenant farmers or laborers
-too many varying ideas and backgrounds caused instability
Greek society was divided between what two groups of people?
Citizens and noncitizens
How did city-states obtain the goods they needed?
Through trade with neighboring city-states and cultures
Name two outcomes caused by the Greek wars
-Thousands of Greeks died
-Cities were destroyed
-Governments fell/failed
-Trade dropped
This it the type of government we have that lets citizens elect representatives
Representative Democracy
Alexandria
Who was considered to be a citizen in Ancient Greece?
All adult males who were born in Greece