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Social Studies Ch.12 Flashcards

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Who did the Persians support and why?

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Sparta & Athens because they were at war with each other

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Why was Athens defeated?

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because of the plague

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King Philip

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strengthened military to build his empire

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Alexander the great gave control to who?

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The greek governors after he conquered them

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Herodatus

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wrote about the Persian wars & known as the father of history

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The Suduces

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evaluated history

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Hipocrates

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made the doctors oath (vows/code)

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How did Socrates teach?

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taught by asking questions

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Sappho

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wrote lyric poetry

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Hathagarus & Euclid

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made important discoveries in geometry

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Alexander the Great conquered

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the Persian Empire and parts of Central Asia.

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Hellenistic culture

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a blend of Greek, Persian, Egyptian, and Indian cultures—was created.

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Alexander’s conquest

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expanding to Egypt , Greece becoming part of Macedonia

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Alexander spread?

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Greek culture (Hellenistic culture)

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plague

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a disease that highly contagious , widespread disease that is often fatal

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what percent of Athens died in the Pelponnesian war?

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25%

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what did Percules die of?

bad hadwriting probably spelled wrong

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plagues

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Alliance

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an agreement between city states joined for a common cause

an example; the Delian League

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what should you do with your social studies book?

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bring it home

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Delain league

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combined to protect from persia

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writing a report

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  1. explore topic
  2. be specific
  3. research
  4. use index cards is good way to put in order to write an outline
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PLACES

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Macedonia - not as organized as greek cities-states

Athens - delain league didn’t want to be controlled by athens . turning point in Perponissian war is athens defeat

Ogo Spotame - where spartans captures Athenian fleet

Peloponissian War - lasted 25 years

Spartan Leaders - spared Athens

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PEOPLE

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ALEXANDER - apreciated greek culture

HERODUTUS & Thersudoctes - were first people to examine the pas

DELAIN LEAGUE- greece protected from Persia

PLATO -student of Socrates “it is not for him that I wept, but for my own displeasure”

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who apreciated greek culture

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Alexander

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first people to examine the pas
Herodutus & thersudocetes
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greece protected from Persia
Delain League
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turning point in Perponissian war
Athens defeat
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not as organized as greek cities-states
Macedonia
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where spartans captures Athenian fleet
Ogo Spotame
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This war lasted 25 years
Peloponissian war
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Who spared Athens
Spartan Leaders
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student of Socrates "it is not for him that I wept, but for my own displeasure"
PLATO -
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ART
showed the human body perfectly
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The School of Athens
one of the most famous frescoes by italian renaissance artist Raphael located in the vatican
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What caused the Peloponnesian War? and what were the consequences?
Athens took control of the Delain League. Sparta was fearful of the Athens power. Athens refused to set free the cities under its control. Consequence - Athens navy & democracy was destroyed
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Why did the teachings of Socrates upset the Athenian Leaders?
the government was afraid he was teaching the youth to question the authority and government
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Why did the golden age come to an end?
The Peloponissian war plague caused the Golden age to end
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Was Athens justified in forming the Delain League?
yes but athens took it too far
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Philosopher
a person who searches for the truth and meaning of life
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Causes of Athens losing the Peloponnesian War
1. Plague 2. Athens slaves run off 3. Allies join Sparta 4. Athenian ships unprotected
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Effects of Athens losing the Peloponnesian War
1. Athens golden age ends | 2. Democracy declines
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how might the plague have affected the outcome of the Peloponnesian War?
1 in 4 athenians were affected by the plague which led to the defeat and Pericles death
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How did the democracy in Athens differ before and after the golden age?
after the war young people didn't want to take part in democracy and caused anti-demcrodic people. Before the war democracy united Athens
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Agora
a market place in ancient greece commonly used as a meeting place
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Pericles - Athens Protection
1. Long walls to sea | 2. powerful navy
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Pericles - Athens Beautification
1. public buildings | 2. temples
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Pericles - Athens Deomcracy
1. citizens | 2. noncitizens
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What were Pericle 3 major goals for Athens?
1. to protect athens 2. make athens beautiful 3. strengthe democracy
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How did citizens of Athens spend their days?
MEN - went to the market to sell there wears, served as jurors, socialized with friends, excercized gymnasium WOMEN - wove cloth , prepared food, made bread, cared for children and they attended plays with their husbands
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How was the metic's life different from a slave?
Metic had legal rights they were allowed to attend religious parties, they could get wealthy and they were entitled to the benefits to citizenships Slaves had no legal rights they could earn their freedom, they could become metic but rarely citizens
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Why were the years or Pericles' leadership called the golden age of athens?
Athens experienced peace architecture and art thrived, democracy was extended to many more people
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How was life in Athens during the Golden Age different from life in Greece during the earlier dark age?
dark age : not much trade, city's declined, knowledge and writing was lost golden age: culture, trade and athens thrived
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Do you think life for citizens would have been different if Athens had not allowed slavery?
slaves did a lot of work to let Athenians live the way they did
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Lyric Poetry
deals with personal feeling rather than great events
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Greek Contibutions in Art
1. architecture 2. sculpture 3. literature
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Greek Contibutions in Greek thought
1. history 2. philosophy 3. democracy
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What are 3 forms of literature that greeks are famous for?
1. Epic poems 2. lyric poetry 3. greek plays
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How did Greek philosophers and scientists react to and try to understand the natural world?
they asked questions about the world, they made observations , they came up with theory's instead of saying it was the gods
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How does culture of ancient greece still influence our lives today?
we still use similar literature, we use Socrates methods, we use mathematical discoveries, we evaluate history modern democracy
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Think about the philosophers and scientist from other cultures you have learned about. Chose Confucius or Asoka . How did their works differ from the works of Greek philosophers and scientist?
Greek philosophers and scientist ask questions about the natural world
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why is the greek civilization considered the starting point of Western civilization?
because of their achievements in art, sciences and government
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Many American government buildings are designed in the Greek style . in addition to the beauty of the greek style, what do you think are the reasons why governement officials choose to use the Greek style?
connection to the greek democracy
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conquest
a victory by force over other forces and people
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Hellenisitic
greek life, relating to greek history and culture from Alexander's rule to 146 B.C.
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Cause of Hellenisitic age
1. Aristotle teaches Alexander | 2. Alexander creates greek style
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Effect of Hellenisitic age
Greek cultures blend with Egypt, Persia & India
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How did Macedonia become a powerful state?
He created a skilled army, created new weapons and battle formations. His son Alexander begins a 20,000 mile conquest of surrounding civilizations
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How did Alexander build an Empire?
he introduced greek culture where he conquered | he respected the culture he conquered
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What is Hellenistic culture?
mixture of greek and eastern culture that happened during Alexanders conquest of other countries
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Why did Alexanders empire decline after his death?
no leader had enough power or ability to control such a huge empire
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How did Alexander the Great spread Greek culture throughout the ancient world?
he introduced the greek culture to the places he conquered, he modeled cities after greek cities
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what methods did alexander use to rule his empire? how did these methods differ from the methods the Athenians used to rule the Delian League?
unlike athenian he didn't just use the wealth for himself
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what were the major regions included in Alexander's vast empire?
greece, egypt, India, Macedonia
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What qualities do you think made Alexander a great leader?
respected other cultures he was smart being able to control a big empire

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