Ancient Greece 1 Flashcards
Which three seas surround Greece?
Aegean Sea, Ionian Sea, Black Sea
How did the Greek traders conduct most of their trade?
They would travel for long distances then stop at a city
How might surface features of Greece have affected communications among the early Greek settlements?
If the would send letters then it might take some time since the area is very mountainous
What do some scholars think the legendary wooden horse used to capture Troy really was?
They believe the Trojan War was a struggle for control of a crucial waterway in the Aegean Sea
Who were the Amazons?
Tribe of women warriors. they governed and fought while husbands would cook and clean
What evidence did archaeologists find that suggest the Amazons may have been real?
In Pokrovka, Kazakhstan, they dug up 44 buried mounds. Inside they found skeletons of women buried with swords and iron daggers
Which type of of government was ruled by the nobility?
Aristocracy
Which governments were ruled by citizens?
Direct Democracy
In which two forms of government did wealth play an important role in determining who had authority to rule?
Oligarchy, Aristocracy
In which two forms of government was ruler ship hereditary?
Monarchy, Aristocracy
Which two forms of government were practiced in Athens?
Aristocracy, Direct Democracy
Where does “marathon” come from?
Pheidippides ran 25 miles to Athens, when arrived he said “Rejoice, we conquer!”, he died instantly.
How long is the marathon today? Why was the distance lengthened in 1908?
The marathon is 26 miles, King Edward wanted it to begin at Windsor Castle
By what routes did the Persians attack Greece?
Via Aegean Sea, largely by naval forces and through Thrace via land
Which battle rook place in 480 BC? Which were Greek victories?
The Battle of Salamis. They defeated Persian fleet
Based on the map, what advantages might the Greek have had in fighting the Persians? What factors would have made the Persian conquest of Greece difficult?
Since knowing the land, they could’ve know shortcuts yo attack the Persians from. Climate could have made the Persian conquest of Greece difficult.
What was Pericles’s family background, and how would this have helped him in his political career?
- came from rich, high ranking, noble family
- Father led Athens assembly
- Could have had help from his dad to have a political career
What does the quote suggest about Pericles’s character?
-He was very determined about his career
- Strong
-Knew how to get on top of his career
What Greek ideals did the Parthenon reflect? How did its builders achieve this effect?
- Balance and proportion
- Harmonious with its side
What object originally stood in the Parthenon?
A statue of Athena
When did Plague strike Athens?
In 430 BCE
What were some of the symptoms caused by the plague
- high fever
- inflamed eyes
- soar throat
- coughing
How did Socrates encourage his student to examine their beliefs?
- asked them series of leading questions
What do Plato and Aristotle have in common?
- Both found a school
