Climate/Geography
Mountains
What are the names of the early Greek civilizations?
The Minoans and Myceneans
Leaders of early Greek oligarchies came from...?
The rich
Who could vote in early democracy?
All free men born in that city-state
What are summers in Greece like?
Hot, dry
Which civilization fought in the Trojan War?
The Myceneans
True or false: City-states often worked together
False
Most well known Greek city state to use democracy?
Athens
What influenced the independence of the Greek city-states?
The isolation of the city-states due to mountains and the sea.
Which civilization was NOT on mainland Greece?
The Minoans
Tall fortified structure at the center of city-states
Acropolis
Who was opposed to the introduction of Democracy in Greek city-states?
The rich
What sea did the Greeks sail?
The Aegean
What year did the Myceneans civilization develop?
1600 BCE
Greek word for "City"
Polis
Modern principles shared with ancient Athenians
People should have a voice in government
What is the tallest mountain in Greece?
Mount Olympus
What was the relationship like between the Minoans and Mycenaeans?
Minoan culture influenced the Mycenaean culture.
What did city-states have that other cities did not?
Independent governments
Most important political body in Athens
The Assembly