Ancient Greece Flashcard

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What is another name for a Greek city-state? Options: Polling Place, Acropolis, Polis, Oligarchy

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Polis

Front

What is a government where only a few, very wealthy people rule? Options: Democracy, Tyranny, Oligarchy, Assembly

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Oligarchy

Front

What is a form of government in which all citizens get a vote?

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Democracy

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A militaristic city-state where boys were trained from an early age to fight.

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Sparta

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A city-state which favored democracy and a well-rounded education. (Also, the largest city-state by a wide margin)

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Athens

Front

What is the name for thinkers who reflect on the meaning of life?

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Philosophers

Front

Which continent is Europe?

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Front

Who is the Greek god of the seas?

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Poseidon

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Communities in ancient Greece were separated by

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rugged mountains and valleys

Front

Which statement correctly describes a boys life in Athens and Sparta? Options: Athenians went to school; Spartans served in the military, Athenians studied combat; Spartans played sports, Athenian boys lived in barracks; Spartans lived at home, Athenian boys became citizens at 30; Spartans never became citizens.

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Athenians went to school; Spartans served in the military