1789
In a democracy, the power is in the hands of:
The citizens
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In a monarchy who provided the money for weaponry and eventually overthrew the king?
Aristocrats/Oligarchs/Nobles
What sports were Spartan woman trained in?
Wrestling, running, javelin
Define representative Democracy:
People chose a representatives who vote on issues in there name.
Define: Direct Democracy
Every citizen could vote on every issue.
Which tyrant gave land to those who did not own their own?
Peisistratus
Which type of leader came into power because of political unrest?
Tyrant
Describe a boys life in Spartan:
Spartan boys trained for the military starting at age 7
Describe a boys life in Athens:
Athenian boys were schooled until 18 in many subjects
Why was the time period from around 900-600 BCE called the "Dark Age"?
Farming failed, there was no trading, and people stopped learning
A market place where people could meet
Define: Colony
A new settlement that keeps close ties to its homeland
A landform with water on three sides
Define: Polis
A Greek city-state
Define: Phalanx
A military formation with rows of soldiers close together
Which leader made Athens more democratic?
Pericles
Which Persian king invaded Marathon?
Xerxes
Which persian king led at the battle of Salamis?
Darius
Why did Athens trade with other city-states and colonies?
To get food and grain needed to feed there people
What items did the Athenians trade with?
Leather goods and pottery
Spartan king who led 7,000 soldiers at Thermopylae
Leonidas
What sports were Spartan women trained in?
Wrestling, running, javelin
Tyrant
What did the Mycenaeans learn from the Minoans?
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