Persian Empire
Who founded the Persian Empire?
Cyrus the Great
What was Sparta’s main focus as a city-state?
The military
Who could take part in Athenian government?
Free male citizens
Who fought in the Peloponnesian War?
Athens and its allies vs. Sparta and its allies
What happened in the U.S. after 9/11 that limited freedoms?
The Patriot Act
What was the name of the formation that the Greeks used during the Persian War?
Phalanx
How many kings ruled Sparta at the same time?
Two
What does the word democracy mean in Greek?
“Rule by the people”
How long did the Peloponnesian War last?
27 years
During COVID-19, what freedom was often limited?
Freedom of movement / travel
What was one reason the Persians built roads?
For trade and communication
Who were the Helots?
Slaves or conquered people who worked the land
What was the job of the Council of 500?
To prepare topics for the Assembly
What event made Athens weaker during the war?
A plague
Why did many people accept these limits during a crisis?
For safety and protection
What religion did the Persians follow?
Zoroastrianism
What was the name of Sparta’s middle social class (farmers/artisans)?
Perioeci
How did the Assembly make decisions?
By voting publicly (raising hands)
What happened to democracy in Athens after the war?
It became weaker
How is Athens during war similar to modern democracies during crisis?
Both limited freedoms for safety or stability
How did the Persians treat the people they conquered?
They allowed them to keep customs and religion if they paid tribute (money) and obeyed laws
Why did Sparta have two kings instead of one?
To prevent tyranny and share leadership (one for war, one for government)
Why did Athens use a lottery system for government jobs?
To give all citizens an equal chance and prevent corruption
Why did some Athenians start wanting fewer people to make decisions?
They were afraid and wanted faster choices in a crisis
How did fear and crisis change people’s views about democracy during war?
People want decisions made quickly so they will choose to limit democracy