Chapter 7- The Ancient Greeks/ 10 q's

Question 1

Satrapies

Answer 1

The 20 parts Darius divided the empire into

Question 2

Philosophers

Answer 2

Thinkers who ponder about life

Question 3

Ephors

Answer 3

Enforced the laws and managed tax collection

Question 4

Oligarchy

Answer 4

A few people hold power

Question 5

Marathon

Answer 5

In 490 B.C. a Persian fleet of 20,000 soldiers marched on it, short distance from Athens, marathon races are named after Pheidippides

Question 6

Pericles

Answer 6

Leading figure in Athenian politics, a general, guided Athens for 30 years, helped Athens dominate the Delian League

Question 7

Dorians

Answer 7

Greek-speaking people who lived in Greece’s northern mountains, they had iron weapons with them, and founded Sparta

Question 8

Spartans

Answer 8

Founded by Dorians, named their captives helots, for men military was most important, and for girls sports were most important

Question 9

Polis

Answer 9

Greek city-state, and tiny independent country

Question 10

Agora

Answer 10

Below the acropolis, open area, was a market, and a place where people could debate issues