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24 Cards in this Set
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How did the geography of Greece affect its inhabitants?
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1. Greek people were isolated on islands surrounded by either sea or mountains
2. The sea helped the Greeks trade/connect to other people, products, and ideas |
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What was the Minoan civilization known for?
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1. building
2. writing 3. artwork 4. sailing |
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Who defeated the Minoans in the Aegean region?
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1. The Myceanean Region
2. about 1450 BC |
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What kept early Greek history alive during the Dark Ages?
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1. oral tradition
2. told myths and legends about creation and early history of the Greeks |
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What were the achievements of the Greeks during the Age of Expansion?
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1. city-states grew
2. trade expanded 3. leaders arose |
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Who was allowed to participate in the democracy of Athens?
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1. citizens of Athens
2. no women or slaves AT ALL |
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What government institutions did the Athenian democracy have?
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1. a council of 500 people
2. an assembly 3. jurors |
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Why was the democracy of Athens unpopular with some wealthy citizens?
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1. They were afraid that the poor citizens of Athens were recieving to much power
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How did the Athenians pay for government projects?
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1. by asking for money from the wealthy
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What was the name of the athletic competition the Greeks held every four-years?
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1. The Olympics
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Who was allowed to compete in the Olympics?
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1. The citizens of Athens (men)
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What god was honored by the Olympics?
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1. Zeus, lord of the universe
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Whom did the Greeks pray to for the specific things they wanted?
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1. The greek gods
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What did the Greeks build to honor their gods?
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1. sanctuaries
2. temples 3. statues |
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Where was the main oracle of Apollo located?
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1. Delphi
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What was held twice a year to honor the god Dionysus, the god of wine?
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1. a festival
2. included: drama festivals and animal sacrifices |
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tyranny-
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the ruling of of one person who is not a lawful king
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tyrant-
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a person who seizes power ilegally
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monarchy-
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the rule of one king or person
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oligharcy-
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the ruling by small groups of wealthy men
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democracy-
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the ruling of normal people
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Tell about Athens-
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1. democracy
2. money=coins 3. economy built on trade 4. paid for gov. projects by asking for money from the wealthy 5. boys=formal edu. 6. well-rounded education |
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Tell about Sparta-
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1. gov. emphasized leadership, order, and stability
2. senate of 20 men 3. babies were inspected 4. strong physical edu. 5. no trade 6. bronze tablets=heavy money 7. polytheistic |
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How did the Spartans help Athens defeat the Persians?
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1. Battle of Thermopalye
• helped the Athenians get time to flee to Salamis and set up a navel fleet 2. Battle of Salamis • Spartans helped hold off the Persians off to get Athenians set up 3. Battle of Platea • all of Greece united together to fight! THEY WON!!!!!!!! |
