Deck 5 Flashcards
What was the name of the largest “palace” complex found on Crete?
Knossos
What are some possible factors that contributed to the fall of Minoan Civilization?
Volcanic Eruptions, Earthquakes, and Invasion from the mainland
What characterized the Greek Dark Ages?
1) Writing disappeared 2) Many cities were abandoned 3) The population decreased 4) Dorian Greeks moved south into Greece
What was a Greek marketplace called?
Agora
What type of government is led by the people?
Democracy “people power”
What were the free non-citizen living in Sparta called?
Perioikoi (They conducted trade and were craftspeople)
What was the name of the mythological runner who ran back to Athens following the battle?
Pheidippides
What is considered the main cause of the Peloponnesian war?
Sparta was worried about Athens’ increasing power
What was built in Athens under Pericles guidance?
The Parthenon
Who could vote in Athens?
Adult male citizens
How long did the Peace of Nicias last?
Six years
Who invaded and conquered the Persian army?
Alexander the Great
