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Two geographical features that shaped Ancient Greece? Mountains, Seas
What caused the Greek Persian War to begin? Ionian Revolt
Who fought in the Peloponnesian War? Athens and Sparta
Effect of mountains on Greek civilization? Isolated city-states
What ultimately happened to the Ionians after the Athenians left? Persians defeated Ionians
Why was war inevitable between Sparta and Athens? Spread governments
Effect of seas on Greek civilization? Trade and travel
Why were the Athenians considered the 'underdogs'? Outnumbered Greeks
What caused Athenians to surrender? Starvation and disease
Who joined forces at Thermopylae? Athens and Sparta
Term for land surrounded by water on three sides? Peninsula
What was the outcome of the Battle of Salamis? Persian fleet defeated
Narrow land connecting Attica and Peloponnesus? Isthmus
What are Doric Columns? Oldest style, no base
What characterizes Ionic Columns? Base and spirals
What dangers did the Greeks encounter when traveling by land? Unpaved roads, sharp rocks
Why did the Ionians revolt? Persians took farms
What are Corinthian Columns known for? Complex carvings like leaves
What dangers did the Greeks encounter when traveling by sea? Pirate attacks, sudden storms
Why was it considered a mistake for Athenians to help Ionians? Persians sought revenge
What is a colony? Settlement far from homeland
How were the Persians able to defeat the Greeks at Thermopylae? Traitor showed secret passage
What did the Greeks gain from the Persian Wars? Kept independence
Why did ancient Greeks set up colonies? Not enough fertile land
What happened to democracy after the war? Ended
What activities took place in the agora? Buying, selling, discussing
What body of water did the Persians cross to attack the Athenians? Unknown body of water
Monarchy definition 1 ruler; inherits power
Tyranny definition 1 ruler; seized power by force
Oligarchy definition few wealthy aristocrats rule
Democracy definition power in the hands of the people
Athens government type direct democracy
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