Geography
This geographic feature dominated Greek civilization and influenced its trade and culture.
The mountains and the sea.
This form of government involves rule by a king or queen.
monarchy
This battle saw 300 Spartans led by Leonidas make a heroic stand.
The Battle of Thermopylae.
He conquered territories across three continents and spread Greek (Hellenistic culture).
Alexander the Great
Greek word for city-state
Polis
With 2000+ islands, this sea was crucial to Greek trade and travel.
The Aegean Sea
In this government, power is held by the people.
Democracy
This naval battle was a turning point in the Persian Wars.
The Battle of Salamis
This historian documented much of the Persian Wars.
Herodotus
Athens and Sparta were the two major participants in this league rivalry. Name the two groups they were apart of.
The Delian League and the Peloponnesian League.
This early civilization was known for its large palace at Knossos that controlled trade.
The Minoan Civilization
This term describes someone who takes power by force, often with popular support.
Tyrant or dictator
This battle saw 300 Spartans led by Leonidas make a heroic stand.
The Battle of Thermopylae
Greek General in the Battle of Marathon
Miltiades
Greek triremes were primarily used for this purpose.
Naval Warfare
What were the only main foods that could be grown and used for trade in early Greece?
figs, vines, olives, and barley
This government type meant rule by nobility.
Aristocracy
The Delian League was created to counter threats from this empire.
The Persian Empire
Athenian Naval General who is a leader in Athens during the "Golden Age".
Pericles
What type of Government ruled over Sparta?
Oligarchy
This natural process led to the erosion of fertile soil in ancient Greece.
Deforestation
A small group of wealthy individuals ruled in this type of government.
Oligarchy
This war was fought between Athens and Sparta for dominance in Greece.
The Peloponnesian War
This Spartan king led his men at the Battle of Thermopylae
Leonidas
Athens had big "males only" parties for the Elite. What were they called?
Symposiums