| Question |
Answer |
| How did Greece's geography affect its history? |
It was very mountainous, so it protected itself from outside invaders. |
| Who were the Minoans and was their chronology? |
2800-1400 BCE |
| Where did the Minoans live and what was their capital? |
The island of Crete, the capital was Knososs |
| Describe the Moinoan Civilization. |
* lived on a island*2800-1400 BCE* polytheistic*trade |
| When did the Myceneans overthrow the Minoans? |
1400 BCE |
| When was the rise of the Greek city-states? |
700-338 BCE |
| What is a polis? describe its sructure. |
Polis is another word for city-state. polis had: acropolis, agora (market place), homes, farming, villages, etc. |
| Define oligarchy. |
Form of government where a small group has control. |
| Who created the first democratic constitution and when was it created? |
Cleishenes-- 508 BCE |
| Describe the Athenian governmental strucute. |
At the top was Pericles. Then below him were The Assembly, Ten Generals, and Council of 500. |
| Why was the temple at Delphi important? |
Because of the Oracle. |
| Name 3 Greek Gods and goddesses and their area of expertise. Where did they live? |
3 examples --* Zeus- king of the gods* Herra - goddess of marriage* Apollo - god of the sunall gods lived on Mount Olympus |
| Describe the Philosophies of Socrates and Plato. |
Socrates- questioned everythi9ng, used step by step questioning untill came to final answer. executed for denying gods, corrupting youth, and trying to "overthrow" the government.Plato- pupil of Socrates, recorded speeches for him. founded the academy. |
| Describe the Philosophies of Aristotle. |
Pupil of Plato at the Academy. trained in medicine. first to classify animals. |
| What is the chronology og Classical Greece? |
700-324 BCE |
| When were the Persian Wars? Name at least 1 of the major battles. |
490-479 BCE, Marathon. |
| What is the classical Greek ideal? |
That all bodies are symetrical. |
| When was the Golden " Age of Pericles"? Why is it significant? |
460-429 BCE. Restoreation of Athens. Pericles encouraged democracy. Pathenon was built. |
| What was life like in Sparta? |
Everyone was trained to be in the military. |
| What marks the beginning of "Hellenistic" Greece? |
spread of culture |
| Who is Alexander the Great? |
Greece Ruler |
| Describe the extent of Alexander the Great's EMpire. |
Thebes -> Indus River Valley |
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