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18 Cards in this Set
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People allowed to take part in the governing body of the polis
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citizens
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A fortified hill upon which the temple of the local deity was built
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acropolis
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The public square where citizens chose officials, carried out laws and passed laws
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agora
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In the polis of Athens before 500 B.C. what groups of people were excluded from citizenship?
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slaves, men who did not own property, and women
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What did the polis do because of the growing population and the shortage of grain?
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Colonies were established.
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During the 600's B.C.what did the Greeks use in place of the barter system?
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money ecomomy
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What name is given to the single-handed rule of the polis?
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tyranny
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After 500 B.C. what were the two most common forms of government found in city-states?
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oligarchy and democracy
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In what form of government is the power held by all of the citizens?
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democracy
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In what form of government is the power held by a small group of wealthy people over the rest of the citizens?
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oligarchy
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Name two famous city-states of ancient Greece.
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Athens and Sparta
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Tell 3 ways that the mountains of mainland Greece protected and isolated the Greek people.
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Attack from outsiders was difficult.
Travel was difficult. Communication was limited. |
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Name 3 characteristics of the Minoan civilization.
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curled hair
wore gold jewelry wore wide metal belts liked dancing and sporting events (boxing) |
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Name 4 physical features of each Mycenaean kingdom.
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Centered around a fortified hilltop
Stone walls encircled the fortress Nobles lived on estates outside the walls Farmers lived in villages on the estates |
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For what two epic poems is Homer famous?
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Iliad and the Odyssey
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What are the four values taught in Greek schools?
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love
loyalty relationships feelings |
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What are the unique ways in which the Greeks viewed their deities?
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They all lived on Mount Olympus and each of the dieties controlled a different part of the natural world.
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What two Greek festivals continue to the present day?
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Olympics and plays
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