World History Midter Word Scramble
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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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