Lesson 1
This is a type of landform surrounded by water on three sides
This was the Spartan name for an enslaved worker
Helot
This king from Sparta led soldiers into battle at Thermopylae
Leonidas
Pericles was a major figure for this Greek city-state
Athens
This was a system of government in which a few people hold power
Oligarchy
This civilization was the first to arise in Ancient Greece
Minoan
Democracy
This person was a religious teacher who preached in new monotheistic government in Persia
In this type of government, a small elected group makes decisions on behalf of many
Representative Democracy
This is a person who enforced laws and managed tax collection in Sparta
Ephor
Some Greek city-states, like Athens, were run by these
Citizens
This is the type of leader that arose in Greece during a time of growing political unrest
Tyrant
This Persian ruler defeated the Greeks at Thermopylae
Xerxes
The Athenians had this type of government
Direct Democracy
This ruler expanded the Persian Empire with his strong army
Cyrus
This was a market and place where Greeks met and debated
Agora
Spartan women were trained in these fields
Running, wrestling, and javelin throwing
This Persian ruler reorganized the government and divided the Persian Empire into satrapies
Darius I
Sparta and other city-states joined forces against Athens in this conflict
The Peloponnesian War
This woman was popular in Athens and encouraged other women to become more involved in government
Aspasia
Only these types of people could be citizens in Ancient Greek city-states
Free, native born men who owned land
While Spartan boy was serving in the military, an Athenian boy was probably doing this
Going to school
This is how Cyrus the Great held his empire together
By treating conquered people fairly
This is the main reason the Athenian form of government was able to work
There was a small number of citizens
Sparta's economy was based on this
Agriculture/farming