Test over ancient greece Flashcards
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Due to this city state’s location near the coast they had a strong navy
Athens
Who won the Persian War
The Greeks
What style of government is hereditary?
monarchy crown sits on head
Which factor encouraged Greek city-states to develop as city sates rather than a large empire
geography
What style of government is Athens famous for?
direct democracy
What type of government does the following list describe? 1. There is one ruler. 2. The ruler usually inherited power. 3. The ruler passed on leadership to his son.
Monarchy
What event is being described: King Leonidas and 300 warriors held of the Persians for 2 days
Battle of Thermopylae
What style of government has citizens vote on each issue?
direct democracy
What style of government would have several leaders that make all of the decessions?
oligarchy
srry
srry
This city state had 2 kings and is considered an oligarchy
Sparta
In this city state women had more freedom
Sparta
What caused the Persian War?
Helen of Troy was kidnapped
In this city state men were expected to be educated, athletic, and participate in government
Athens
Sparta and Athens joined forces and defeated the
Persians know lots
What disadvantages did Greece have in comparison with other ancient civilizations, such as Sumer or Egypt?
it had less land that could be used for farming
The military formation used by Sparta is called
Phalanx
The spread of Greek culture or language
hellenism
A narrow strip of land connecting two larger areas of land
isthmus
A story with a moral lesson
Fable
the principle that all people are held accountable to the laws, and those laws are fairly applied and enforced for everyone
rule of law
the skill of using words effectively in speaking or writing
Rhetoric ret
a piece of land nearly surrounded by water or sticking out into the water
penninsula
geographic region which includes most of what is present-day Turkey
asia minor
