Two quizes Flashcards
Who were the mountain people who lived north of Mesopotamia and worshipped light and the sun?
the Persians,
Who was the ruler of the Persians who led his band of horsemen to conquer Babylon?
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What was the first act of Cyrus after he became lord of Babylon?
Free the peoples held in captivity
But __________’s son, __________ succeeded him after he died on his way to conquer Egypt.
Cyrus, Cambyses
What was the significance of the Persian conquest of Egypt?
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What did Darius build to carry his orders to the farthest parts of his kingdom?
roads
What were the “satraps”?
The king’s highest officials
What was the reason for the rebellion of the Greek colonies against the Persian king?
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Darius was a great king who governed the vast Persian empire in such a way that nothing happened anywhere that he himself had not decreed. His highest officials … were spied on by informers known as __________.
The King’s Eyes and Ears
Why did the Athenians support the Ionian Greeks in their rebellion against the Persian king?
They were afraid of Persian invasion of their own city.
How did the Persian king react to the rebellion of the Ionian Greeks?
He became angry and immediately dealt with the Ionian cities.
Why did the Persian king want to destroy Athens and conquer Greece?
He believed the Athenians were responsible for the rebellion of the Ionian Greeks.
Which of the following is not an accurate description of Miltiades?
He was a highly respected Ionian military general
Why did the Persian ships turn towards Athens after the defeat at Marathon?
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What is the Marathon Run?
A messenger who ran from Marathon to Athens to deliver a message
Who succeeded Darius as King of Kings of Persia?
Xerxes
Who led the Athenians to victory at the Battle of Marathon?
Miltiades
How did Xerxes respond to the destruction of the bridge made of boats?
He lashed the waves with chains in his fury.
Which pass did the Spartans try to block the Persian advance in?
Thermopylae
How many Spartans and their allies were killed in the battle at Thermopylae?
1000
What did the Spartans reply when the Persians ordered them to throw down their weapons and threatened them with their arrows at Thermopylae?
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Who warned his fellow citizens that Athens needed a fleet?
Themistocles
Where did the Athenians evacuate to when Themistocles had them evacuated?
Salamis
What was Themistocles’ plan to ensure victory against Xerxes’ fleet?
He tricked Xerxes into attacking with a secret message
What ultimately can be said that made the Athenians succeed over the Persians?
The Athenians were successful because of their ability to adapt and innovate.
What were the most important tribes in Greece?
Aeolians, Ionians, and Dorians
What united the Greeks despite their differences?
Religion and sport
The same free people of Athens who defeated the Persians later treated __________ and __________ with just such ingratitude.”
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“Great __________ were held every four years in his __________ at Olympia …”
Sporting events, sanctuary
Who was awarded a “garland made from sprigs of wild olive”?
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What was the Delphic Oracle known for?
Babbling predictions of the future as interpreted by other priests
Which two cities were the most important in ancient Greece?
Sparta and Athens
Whose main focus in life was “to be fighting fit”?
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What was the name of the Athenian lawgiver who introduced democracy?
Solon
What does the word “democracy” mean in Greek?
The rule of the people
What were the politicians who curried favor with the people and seized power called?
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Which Athenian politician was able to avoid the fate of being banished due to his wisdom and intelligence?
Pericles
What does the term “Draconian” refer to?
The severity of Draco’s laws
Who was the Athenian politician who became the city’s sole ruler around 444 BC?
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What were the two things that interested the Athenians the most?
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What is philosophy?
Reflection and reasoned argument
Who was the most famous sculptor of Greek gods?
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What was the purpose of the Greek columns in the Acropolis?
To support the roof with elegance
What did the Greeks excel in that has continued to influence modern society?
Art, architecture, and philosophy
Polis is Greek for __________, politics, the _________ of it.
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