ancient greece Flashcards
A greek city state
polis
People who have the right to participate in government
citizens
A person who rules alone, usually through military force
tyrant
Rule by the people
democracy
Stories that teach lessons
fables
A government of rich landowners
aristocacy
Clear and ordered thinking
reason
A place to exercise and play sports
gymnasium
How did geography affect the development of the Greek city-states?
Helped shape early greek civilization
What did the Minoans and Mycenaeans have in common? How were the two civilizations different?
Trading cultures develepd
How did the concept of the polis affect the growth of Greek colonies?
Protection and security
What role did Draco, Cleisthenes, and Pericles play in the history of Greek government?
All leaders of athens
Explain the three factors that caused Corinth to become an important trade location in Greece.
Minted its own coins, important Center of Trade, allowed the tyrants of corinth to control trade routes on land and over water
Do you agree or disagree with this statement: “Representative democracy works better than direct democracy in large countries.” Defend your answer.
democracy is better for big countries cause it helps make choices faster and everyone can get their say and be heard.
I agree
What was life like for Spartan women? What about Athenian women?
Sparta: more rights, own land, physical training and sports athens: bad education, fewer rights
How was the education of Spartan boys different from the education of Athenian boys? What did the education of both groups have in common?
Sparta: physical education athens: read write count play music and physical education
Do you agree or disagree with this statement: “The Athenians brought the Peloponnesian War on themselves.” Defend your argument.
I disagree because sparta forced athens to surrender
Who were some of the main gods of Greek mythology? Who were some of the main heroes?
Main Gods of Greek Mythology: Zeus, Kira, Poseidon, Hades Athena,, Aries, Aphrodite, Dionysus, Hermes
Main Heroes: Theseus, Hercules
NAME 3 GODS AND THE 2 HEROES I WROTE
What are some topics that appear in Ancient Greek literature, such as the Iliad and the Odyssey?
epic poems, mythology, war, heroism, love, loyalty, betrayal name 2
What is the Parthenon? What was the Lyceum?
The lyceum was the name of a specific gymnasium in Athens.
What did Euclid, Thales, and Pythagoras have in common?
Greek mathematicians: euclid, thales, and pythagoras
Why do you think Greek accomplishments in the arts, sciences, and technology are still admired today
Ancient Greeks made lasting contributions in the Arts, philosophy, and science
How do you think Greek society would have been different if Greece were a landlocked country?
The trade and the growth of city states would not be as good
Why was citizenship so important in Athens?
because only citizens could participate in the government.
