Greek Review 2

The goddess of hunting.

• Hera

• Artemis

• Athena

• Aphrodite

Which Greek city-state focused on military?

• Athens

• Thebes

• Sparta

• Corinth

In this battle of the Persian War 300 Spartans delayed the Persians advance on Athens.

• Thermopylae

• Athens

• Marathon

• Salamis

Athens...

• Had a democracy

• Had 2 Kings (was ruled by an oligarchy)

• Had a stronger navy

• Ostracized politicians who got too powerful

• Allowed women to own land

Greece was mountainous. How did this affect the development of their culture?

• Limited arable land (farmland)

• Limited development (smaller cities)

• Little unity between city-states

• Had plentiful arable land (farmland)

• Allowed large sprawling cities

Greece was also located near the Aegean Sea. How did this affect the development of their culture?

• Led a sea borne lifestyle (Fished and sailed)

• Increased trade

• Developed a strong navy

• Prevented the development of colonies

• Had a weak navy

Why did the Persian Wars start?

• The Persians wanted revenge for the Ionian Greeks' revolt.

• Sparta wanted to test their military.

• Persia was defending itself from Greece.

• Persia wanted the resources in Greece.

What's another name for a Greek city-state?

• Polis

• Trireme

• Phalanx

• Acropolis

This battle in the first Persian War, saw the outnumbered Athenians defeat the Persians. The Persians then returned to Persia.

• Salamis

• Thermopylae

• Marathon

• Sparta

Who wrote about the Persian Wars?

• Cleisthenes

• Solon

• Themistocles

• Herodotus