War in Greece
Who was the Greco-Persian war between?
Greece and Persia
Define monarchy.
Single king/queen that is born into power.
What geographical feature is defined as "land surrounded by bodies of water on 3 sides"?
A peninsula
Define mythology.
Beliefs about Gods/Goddesses, warriors and heroes and monsters. They are important to everyday life because they things like war, love, and weather.
Who is considered a citizen in Greece?
Adult, landowning, men
Who was the Peloponnesian War between?
Athens and Sparta
Define democracy.
All citizens share in ruling power.
Greece is made up of a collection of these (hint: not peninsulas).
Islands
Define fable.
Story that teaches a moral or lesson.
Did women have more rights and responsibilities in Athens or Sparta?
Sparta.
What was the lasting impact of the Peloponnesian War in Greece?
Weakened Greece, disease, loss of population, governments overthrown, cities/property/farms overthrown, people without work, soldiers fought in Persia for money instead of for their city-state
Define tyrant.
A ruler who takes power by force but it not lawful.
Name ONE sea surrounding Greece.
What are TWO examples of things we got from Ancient Greece that we see in society today?
What are TWO RIGHTS governments in Greece give to their citizens?
What started the Greco-Persian wars?
Athens gave aid to to a rebellion against the Persian Empire
Define oligarchy.
A few wealth people have power over the country/empire and rule together.
What are TWO geographical features that separated Greek city-states?
Mountains, seas, islands
Why did Greek culture spread in the Hellenistic Era?
What are TWO RESPONSIBILITIES governments in Greece give to their citizens?
Pay taxes, serve in government, fight for their city-state