Ancient greece study Flashcards
What is a peninsula?
A body of land with water on 3 sides.
What does the word independent mean?
free from outside control; not depending on another’s authority
What were the governments in Athens and Sparta?
The government in Athens was democracy and Sparta was an oligarchy
What did Sparta focus on in education?
They focused on making men and women able to protect the city-state
What was important to Athens?
Economy was important to Athens
How did Athens change government?
Athens changed government because people thought it was unfair that the rich had rights to vote and an aristocrat named Cleisthenes made democracy.
What does the word tyranny mean?
A nation under a cruel and oppressive government
What is the purpose of democracy?
It was created to protect the rights of individuals and to give the power to rule to all people in hopes that no group is taken advantage of.
How can philosophers be described?
Philosophers can be described as people who trust facts and not beliefs
Which philosopher(s) began a philosophical school?
Aristotle & Plato
Why was Alexander the Great fit to be king?
Alexander The Great was fit to be king because he knew everything from Leadership, natural science, philosophy, and mathematics since Aristole had teached him.
What was Alexander’s greatest victory?
Alexander’s greatest victory was the battle of Guagamela
