Ancient Greece Cities
Which of the main city states in Ancient Greece focuses more on War
Sparta
This physical feature made it difficult for Greek city-states to unite and encouraged the development of independent poleis.
What are mountains.
In Sparta, this small ruling group held political power.
What is an oligarchy.
This conflict between Athens and Sparta that lasted nearly 30 years.
What is the Peloponnesian War.
Which main city state in Ancient Greece was considered the birthplace of democracy?
Athens
The name of the marketplace, or public meeting area, in a Greek polis.
What is an agora.
Name a Greek philosopher
Aristotle, Palto, Socrates
In Athens, citizens could participate in the democratic process, but these two groups were excluded.
Who are women and slaves.
This form of government, developed in Athens, allowed citizens to vote directly on laws.
What is democracy.
This important is where the Ancient Greek people thought the Greek gods lived.
What is Mount Olympus?
What country modeled their government off of Athens?
USA
These wars were fought between the Greek city-states and the Persian Empire.
What is the Persian War.
Who were citizens in Athens?
Free Males
A fortified hilltop, often the religious and political center of a Greek polis.
What is the acropolis?
Who had the right to be in government?
free Males
The conflict between Athens and Sparta, which led to Athens' downfall, is known as this.
What is the Peloponnesian War.
What type of Government did Athens begin with?
What is a monarchy
What is the highest mountain in Greece?
Mt. Olympus
Were members of rich families who owned large farms and were politically powerful
Aristocrats
How long did Spartan men stay in the military
until they turned 60