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Ancient Greece
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Democracy | people (men) of Athens had the right to vote and elect their leader. |
| Oligarchy | a form of government that was run by a few nobles or wealthy men. |
| Polis | a city-state |
| Dark Ages | began around 600 B.C.E. There was no written records which lead people to believe people forgot how to read and write. |
| The Age of Pericles | Also known as The Golden Age; a time period of great creativity and learning in Athens. |
| Parthenon | A temple in Greece that was dedicated to the goddess Athena. |
| Peninsula | land surrounded by water on three sides. |
| Greece's geography was mostly made up of: | mountains and seas |
| Believed in a strong military and women had more rights. | Sparta |
| Valued education and art. | Athens |
| This geographical feature kept Ancient Greece isolated from other civilizations. | Mountains |
| Direct democracy | male citizens had firsthand say on laws and policies. People would gather and meet to decide on government matters. (Athens) |
| At what age did Spartan boys begin to train for the military? | Seven |
| At what age did Athens boys begin to train for the military? | Eighteen |