Persian wars
Why did Darius I first attack Greece?
Athenian and Eretrian support for the Ionian Revolt against Persian rule.
What government did Athens have?
Democracy
Which war did Athens and Sparta fight in?
The Peloponnesian War
when was the golden age of athens?
478 BC
Who won the battle of the marathon?
Greece
What is an Oligarcy?
Its when Elite members of the society rule the government.
who won in the battle? How?
sparta, a plague hit athens a killed many inculing Pericles.
What did athens accomplish?
they contributed philosophers, art, and tragedy/comedy.
What military advantages did the Greeks have?
The phalanx formation, smaller/faster ships, and knowledge of the rugged terrain.
What are the 4 forms of government?
Monarchy, Oligarcy, tyranny, and Democracy.
Greece got weaker.
after what did athens enter into the golden age?
After all the persian wars
What was the overall outcome of the Persian Wars?
Greek city-states won, halting Persian expansion into Europe and fostering Greek identity and democracy.
What's the main difference between ancient democracy and modern democracy?
Ancient Athenian democracy was direct but exclusive (only citizens), while modern democracy has broader particpation
why did they fight?
Sparta got threatened after Athens entered the golden age.
Who was the wise leader at this time?
Pericles