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21 Cards in this Set
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Describe the geography of Greece.
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Greece is a peninsula. It has many small, rocky islands. There are many mountains, and not that much farmland.
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Why did ancient cities in Greece develop their own customs and beliefs?
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Each city in ancient Greece developed their own culture because it was difficult for Greeks from different communities to meet
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Compare and contrast the Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations. Describe how they are alike and different.
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Alike: They both traded and used writing
Different: One lived on mainland Greece; other lived on island, Mycenaeans spoke early form of Greek, and Minoans worshiped mainly goddesses |
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Describe the Dark Ages of ancient Greece. What was life like during the Dark Ages? Who ruled at the end of the Dark Ages?
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During the Dark Ages, poverty was everywhere. Nobody traded Greece for goods. People were forced to move to islands or to the western part of Asia Minor. Greeks also forgot how to write. However, families gradually resettled in places good for growing crops and raising animals. Aristocrats ruled after the Dark Ages.
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Describe the Golden Age of Athens.
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In the Golden Age of Athens, philosophy and the arts flourished, and democracy reached its highest point. Athens grew rich from trade, silver, and tributes. For about 30 years in the Golden Age, Pericles was the most powerful man in Athenian politics.
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Who is Pericles? What type of leader was he?
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Pericles was a well-educated and intelligent democratic leader. He made great speeches, great reforms, and always tried to act in the best interests of his city.
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What was the Parthenon? Who was it built for?
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The Parthenon was a temple built for the goddess Athena.
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Describe how men lived in Athens.
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In the agora, men talked about philosophy and politics. Sometimes, they gossiped. Men could have almost any job they wanted.
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Describe how women lived in Athens.
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Women in Athens had very few jobs. They could not vote, own property, or be a part in politics. Most spent their days working at home.
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Describe how slaves lived in Athens.
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Slaves did many types of work; including labor on farms, digging metals in the mines, making pottery, constructing buildings, forging weapons and armor, and helping in households. Household slaves had the easiest life. Slaves in mines didn't live long.
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What was the one basic rule of Sparta?
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The one basic rule of Sparta was to always put the city's needs above your own.
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Who were the helots (who were they before they were enslaved)?
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Before they were enslaved, helots were the people who lived in the city-states Sparta conquered.
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Why did leaders examine infants in Sparta?
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Leaders examined infants in Sparta because they wanted to see if they were strong and could join the army when they were older.
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At what age did boys leave home to begin training in Sparta?
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At age seven, boys left their homes to begin military training.
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Describe the conditions the boys endured while they were training.
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In training, boys practiced with swords and spears. They were given one cloak and a thin mat to sleep on. He was urged to steal food, and if caught, would be severely punished.
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Why did girls train?
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Girls trained because if they trained, they would get strong. And Spartans believed that a strong, healthy girl would have a strong, healthy baby.
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What happened at the Battle of Marathon? Who won and how did they win?
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At the Battle of Marathon, Persians landed on Greece. They gathered at Marathon. Athens put together a small army. They stared tensely at each other for days. Then, Athens rushed the Persians, who were overwhelmed by the attack. At the end, Athens killed 6,400 Persians and only lost 192 of their own.
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Who fought in the Peloponnesian War? Who won?
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Athens and Sparta fought in the Peloponnesian War. The allies of Sparta also fought. The Spartans won the war.
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Describe the two reasons why Athens lost the war.
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The first reason Athens lost the war was because there was a plague. Many people died from the plague, even Pericles. The second reason was that Sparta staged a blockade. They surrounded the harbor where Athens received food shipments.
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What happened to King Phillip?
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King Phillip was assassinated by a rival.
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What culture was the strongest of the three Hellenistic Kingdoms?
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Greek culture became the strongest culture in the three Hellenistic kingdoms.
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