Social Studies -Greece - Test 1/16/14 Flashcards
What type of island is Greece?
Peninsula
Describe the land of Greece
Rocky mountainous lands surrounded by water
What was the benefits of being by seas?
Trade transportation fish fun
Minoans were the best _______________of their time.
Ship builders
Did the Mycenaeans trade peacefully?
No
What was a Polis?
Greek word for city-state
What is an acropolis?
A strong fortress often on a high hill
What was the marketplace called?
Agora
What other purpose did the Agora serve as?
Political and religious meeting place Trade Shops
What caused the city-states to become richer?
Set up colonies in different lands so they could trade
What does the word Democracy mean?
Rule of the people
Where was democracy born?
Athens
What are Aristocrats?
Rich landowners
What is Oligarchy?
Government where few people have power
Who ruled the economy in city-states?
Richest man in town - aristocrats
What are citizens?
People who had the right to participate in government
What is a tyrant?
Leader who held power through the use of force
How did tyrants stay in power in Greece?
Strong armies and support
Were the tyrants in Greece good leaders?
Yes
Are the tyrants of today good leaders?
No
Who would be a tyrant today?
Ahmadinejad
List what Peisistratus did good for Athens:
- Peace and prosperity
- Built temples
- Built monuments
- Festivals
Who overthrew the Aristocrats once and for all in Athens?
Cleisthenes
Why was Cleisthenes called father of democracy?
Under his leadership Athens developed the 1st democracy