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Unit 1 World History
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| How did geography play a role in the development of Greek city-states? | - Mountainous and valley-filled terrains made natural borders - Due to hills and valley, two levels were established. The acropolis and the polis. - Since they were surrounded by seas they were forced to become experienced sailors and trade for supplies |
| How were Greeks a unified region even though they were separate city-states? | They shared characteristics and culture |
| Describe the governments of Ancient Greek city-states | Athens went from a monarchy, to aristocracy, to democracy. Sparta was a mixture of aristocracy. |
| What were Athens and Spartas ideals and values? | Sparta was focused on having strong military men. Athens was more focused on school and learning. Athens was more of a community |
| Similarities between Athen's and Spartas values | - Believed in many gods, Honored gods with temples and festivals, Spoke in the same language + told the same myths/legends, Had the Olympics every 4 years, Felt superior to non-Greeks |
| How did Plato feel about the government? | Distrusted democracy, partly because of Socrates death |
| How did Aristotle feel about the government? | Analyzed governments types and favored one strong and virtuous leader |
| How did Socrates feel about the government? | Created the socratic method and citizens could join and judge the government |
| How did Alexander the Great's empire help spread Greek culture? | Since Alexander was Greek and was taught by a Greek philosopher, he and his army brought Greek culture to all the lands he conquered, and he married a persian woman |
| Features of civilization | Factors that determine and help find out and understand ancient civilizations. |
| City-state | Cities surrounding land & valleys |
| Polis | City State in Ancient Greece (lower level) |
| Acropolis | Fortified hilltop in an ancient Greek city (highest level) |
| Citizen | Legal member of a country |
| Oligarchy | Government in which ruling power belongs to a few people |
| Democracy | A form of government in which citizens hold political power |
| Legislature | Lawmaking body |
| Alexander the Great | Philip II son, Aristotle's student, Heir to Philip's territories at age 20, Died from a sudden fever at age 32, Conquered the Persian Empire |
| Cultural Diffusion | The spread of ideas, customs, trade, and technology from one person/place to another. |
| Alexandria | Founded in 332 B.C. One of the greatest cities in the mediterranean world, Located in Egypt, Known for its size, great markets, huge Pharos lighthouse, and the museum, a learning center with a famous library |
| Where was Athens located | North of Peloponnese |
| Where was Sparta located | Southern part of Greece. |
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