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9th grade world history midterm

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