Ancient Greece Geography
How many seas surround Greece?
3
What were the 4 Greek forms of government?
Monarchy, Oligarchy, Tyranny, Democracy
It was 25 miles away from the Sea, and was surrounded by mountains on 3 sides
Who was Alexander the Great's father?
Philip II of Macedonia
What is a small Greek territory (similar to a large town or city) called?
City State
Who rules in a monarchy?
A King, or Monarch
What type of education was encouraged in Sparta?
Spartan children received a military education (like bootcamp)
By conquering most of Greece while Greece was distracted due to the Peloponnesian War.
Why were Greek city-states isolated?
Due to mountains and borders created by the Sea
A tyrant (or dictator) who takes their power by force.
Athenian education included...
Conquer as much land as possible, specifically in Asia
Why was traveling in Greece dangerous?
The roads were rocky and dangerous to travel on, while traveling by sea created a risk of shipwreck.
What type of democracy was practiced in Athens (Direct or Representative), and which percent of the population was actually able to participate in Athenian democracy?
Direct democracy, 10-20%
Council of Elders
What strategy did Alexander the Great use to conquer new territory?
Terror or Kindness - submit to me and I will allow you to leave and keep your government, resist and I will destroy you
Greek's mainland is a.....
Hint: An area of land almost fully surrounded by water
Peninsula
Complete the sentence: Under Greek oligarchy, the rich became ____________ and the poor became _____________
Under Greek oligarchy, the rich became richer and the poor became poorer.
Complete the sentence: Since Athens was located near the Aegean Sea, Athenians ___________ and ____________ by water, and had a powerful __________________
Since Athens was located near the Aegean Sea, Athenians traded and traveled by water, and had a powerful navy.
Who/What killed Alexander the Great?
A mosquito - Alexander was killed by Malaria