Vocabulary
This is the word for an ancient greek city-state
What is a polis?
This Persian king invaded Greece and led his army at the Battle of Salamis
Colonies were first established by Greece around 700 BC to supply food.
True
Ancient Athens had this type of government.
What is a direct democracy?
This word describes an outdoor meeting place
What is an agora?
This Persian king invaded Greece at Marathon
Who is Darius?
The Greek alphabet was based on the alphabet created by the ancient Egyptians.
False
This is the type of government that we have in the United States
What is a representative democracy?
This word means 'someone who rules with total authority'
What is a tyrant?
This leader made Athens more democratic.
Who is Pericles?
The Minoans made their living as traders
True
This is a type of government in which a small group has control
What is an oligarchy?
To make the government more efficient, Darius divided Persia into this word that means 'provinces'
What are satrapies?
This Spartan king led 7,000 soldiers at Thermopylae
Who is King Leonidas?
Because of conquests of King Cyrus, Persia had control of Athens.
False
This is a type of government in which wealthy nobles and landowners rule.
What is an aristocracy?
What is the name of a person who searches for knowledge and enlightenment?
This king built a strong Persian army and expanded the Persian empire.
Who is Cyrus?
Sparta's economy was based on trade
False
This type of ruling means that you have a harsh authoritarian ruler.
What is tyranny?