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Sparta and Athens
Geography
Forms of Government
Societal Factors
100
This is the name for a Greek Marketplace
Agora
100
The Assembly or Council of 500 was most common in which City-State?
Athens
100
Greece is located near this body of water
Mediterranean Sea
100
This form of Government was common in ancient Athens
Democracy
100
This event / competition was created by the Spartans
The Olympics
200
This group of wise/respected people made all the important political decisions for ancient Sparta
Council of Elders
200
Spartan Boys served in the Military for appx how many years?
60
200
What is the name of the style of Mountain-side farming the Greeks relied on?
Terrace farming
200
This form of Government was occurs when a strong military overthrows the person in charge
Tyranny
200
Name three events that athletes competed in during the original olympics
Javelin, Marathon (Running), Wrestling
300
These were the slave class of ancient Sparta
the Helots
300
The Spartans, used this material as its primary form of Currency
Iron Bars
300
What is the name of the important Southern island located in Greece?
Crete
300
Sparta had ____ Kings, and some powerful warriors that made up most of the laws. Called this type of Government
2 -- Oligarchy
300
What generally happened in the Agora?
Trade & Discussion of politics/foreign policy issues.
400
An area of Greece with it's own independent government, laws, and economies can best be defined as this term
City-State
400
This City-State relied mainly on Trade to succeed
Athens
400
What are the THREE most common crops the Ancient Greeks grew?
Olives, Grapes, Grains
400
This form of government usually consists of a King or Queen to make all the decisions
Monarchy
400
What is the term for a country invading/overtaking a smaller area and governing over them
a Colony / colonizing
500
A fort or stronghold of a city, usually on a hill, is also known as this.
An acropolis
500
Women played a larger role, had more freedoms in this City-State
Sparta
500
What two ways were Greeks able to deal with their harsh living conditions/lack of farmland?
Water trading with other cultures, invading/wars with other city-states.
500
Name three current countries besides the United States that use Democracy today.
Japan, Canada, England, Italy, France, South Korea ....
500
What metal object did the Athenians invent to help strengthen trade
Coins