Greek Geography
Which geographic features primarily led to the development of Greek City- states?
Mountains
State ruled by its citizens
Majority rule decides
Direct Democracy
The Persian Wars began when this empire tried to conquer the Greek City- states
The Persian Empire
Which Greek philosopher was sentenced to death for "corrupting the youth"
He also taught by asking questions to make people think more deeply about their beliefs
Socrates
Which city- state's culture emphasized military duty, strength, and discipline?
Sparta
What geographic advantage did Athens have?
It was a port city
State ruled by a king.
Rule is hereditary
In 490 BCE, the Athenians defeated the Persians at this famous battle, inspiring a modern long- distance race?
Battle of Marathon
This student of Socrates wrote The Republic, describing his vision of an ideal society led by philosopher- kings
Plato
What percent of the population of Athens could vote?
12%
This mountain, the highest in Greece, was believed to be the home of the Greek gods.
Mount Olympus
State ruled by nobility
Social status and wealth support rulers' authority
Aristocracy
The alliance of Athens during the Peloponnesian War
Delian League
A student of Plato, this philosopher tutored Alexander the Great and studied logic, science and politics?
Aristotle
What do Archimedes, Euclid, and Pythagoras all have in common?
They were Hellenistic Age scientists and mathematicians
This long peninsula in southern Greece was home to the city- state of Sparta?
Peloponnesus
State ruled by a small group of citizens
Rule is based on wealth or ablility
Oligarchy
After Thermopylae, the Greeks won a decisive naval victory at this battle, turning the tide of the war.
Battle of Salamis
Aristotle believed in finding the balance in all things- a concept known as?
The Golden mean
Alexander the Great's empire stretched from Greece to______?
India
This region of Northern Greece was the homeland of Alexander the Great?
Macedonia
Which city- state's government most closely followed a direct democracy?
Athens
What is one major effect of the Peloponnesian War on all of Greece?
Weakening of Greek City- states
Allowing Macedonia to rise and conquer Greece
According to Aristotle what often emerges from an "overenthusiastic democracy"
Tyranny
Oligcarchy
Monarchy
Aristocracy
Tyranny
What happened to Alexander's empire after his death?
Alexander's generals fought for control