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This civilization is significant because it was the first in Greece, established in 2000BC.
the Minoans
These made up the country of Greece and had independent governments.
City-states.
This city-state's culture revolved around a strong military.
Sparta
This city-state, located on mainland Greece, often relied on Sparta for protection.
Athens
This term is used to describe a period of great cultural achievement.
Golden age
The Minoans resided on this island in the Southern part of Greece.
Crete
A type of government ruled by a single family under a king or queen.
Monarchy
At this age, boys were taken from their homes to begin military training.
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Education
A great leader, this man expanded Athens's limited democracy by allowing all male citizens to participate in government.
Pericles
They were known for conquering the Minoans and adopting their culture.
the Mycenaeans
In this form of government, a few elite, landowning families have power.
Aristocracy
These members of Spartan society could not be educated and were expected to raise families.
Women
Developed by the Athenians, this form of government gives citizens a direct role in governing.
Democracy
A type of art popular in Athens.
Pottery
The continent where Greece is located.
Europe
The highest point of a Greek city-state, this served as the last line of defense against an invasion.
Acropolis
This consisted of two kings, a council of elders, and five elected officials.
Sparta's government
Only men born in Athens could receive this status.
Citizen
Though they had few rights, Spartan women could do this.
Own land
A maze dedicated to the Minotaur.
Labyrinth
When power belongs to a few important citizens, this form of government is in place.
Oligarchy
The lowest social class in the Spartan hierarchy, they were state-owned slaves.
Helots
This type of democracy meant each citizen voted on every issue.
Direct democracy
This type of leader obtained power by forcefully taking over.
Tyrant