Ancient Inhabitants
What was the name of the first tribe known to inhabit Greece?
The Minoans
What is a polis?
It is their city-state
What is the political structure of a monarchy?
One person is in charge - a King or a Queen or Emperor
What was a major cause of the Persian Wars?
Persia became jealous of Greeks culture and achievements
Number 31 on the map
Thebes
What location were the first tribes of Greece located in?
Crete
What similarities does a polis share with other polis's?
language
What is the political system of an oligarchy?
More then one person shares in equal power or rule
Who won the Persian Wars
Greece
Number 32 on the map
What is the name of the first writing system used in Greece?
Linear B
What would be a major difference among polis's?
calendar's
What political structure best defines a democracy?
What was a major outcome of the Persian Wars?
The creation of the Delian League
Number 33 on the map
Athens
Some of the achievements of this ancient civilization included; frescoes, running water and figures made of gold, silver, bronze and ivory
Minoans
Where would the acropolis be located in the polis?
on a hill over looking the city
Most of these rulers had military experience.
Tyrants
Who led the Delian League?
Athens
Number 34 on the map
Crete
Civilization was weakened by tidal waves and invading neighboring tribe.
Minoans
The original intention of an acropolis was to serve as a ____________.
Fort
In English this word translates to " illegitimate ruler"
Tyrant
What was the goal of the Delian League?
To protect Greece from Persian invasion.
Number 35 on the map
Delos