Ancient Greece

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What was the Greek word for city-state?

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polis

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Which city-state was the birthplace of democracy?

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Athens

Front

Who rules in a monarchy?

Back

king or queen

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Who rules in an oligarchy?

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small group of elite

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Who rules in a democracy?

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the people

Front

How was the geography of Greece?

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There were a lot of mountains, and it was surrounded by the sea.

Front

How were girls treated in Athens?

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Girls were uneducated, unless they were from a wealthy family. Girls could not vote.

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How were girls treated in Sparta?

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Girls were not allowed to fight, but they were trained so they could produce strong children.

Front

Which Greek philosopher was executed because he suggested the gods were "make believe"?

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Socrates

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Which Greek philosopher started The Academy and did not believe in democracy?

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Plato