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16 Cards in this Set
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Why was the period from 1000 - 750 BCE called the Greek Dark Ages?
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It is called the Greek Dark Ages because there was no written language.
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What sea did the Minoans, Myceneans, and the Greeks rely on?
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The Aegean Sea
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DEMOCRACY
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Government by the people
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Who was considered an Athenian citizen?
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Men over 18 whose parents were both citizens.
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Who created the laws in Athens?
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The council of 500
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Who voted on the laws?
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the people/citizens
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How were Athenians able to get all classes involved in government?
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They were able to do this because the council was picked randomly.
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What are some similarities between US and Athenian Democracy?
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citizens vote
paid for your govt. job (like jury duty) |
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HELOT
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a state owned slave
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OLIGARCHY
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A type of government where the power is in the hands of a few people.
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Why did the Spartan government not allow people to travel or trade outside the city-state?
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1. They didn't want people to get ideas to overthrow the govt.
2. They wanted to keep all the people the same and not have anyone wealthier than anyone else. |
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What did the Greeks trade and grow?
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Olives and grapes
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What kind of terrain (land) does central Greece have?
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Hilly and rugged terrain
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What caused the city-states and empires to fight over the land around the Aegean Sea?
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Land = money & power
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What is a myth?
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Myths are special stories created to give values to people, places or things.
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Why do myths exist?
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1. to explain something people don't understand (like thunder and lightening)
2. To influence behavior 3. To teach a lesson or value. |
