Athens, Sparta, Persian Battles

Entering the Archaic Period Athens was ruled by hereditary kings known as:

• Areopagus

• Tyrants

• Oligarchy

• Basileus

Athens was rich agriculturally and grew the following crops Wheat, Grapes, and

• Barley

• Olives

• Flax

• Potatoes

This term means a group of wealthy nobles

• Areopagus

• Tyrants

• Democracy

• Basileus

This reformer abolished the death penalty except for murder

• Solon

• Pisistratos

• Philip

• Leonidas

This early reformer introduced fair, but harsh laws

• Pisistratos

• Solon

• Draco

• Philip

This reformer broke up the wealthy estates and gave land to the poor. He was also the most influential in promoting art.

• Pisistratos

• Draco

• Solon

• Philip

At birth Spartan children were inspected by his father and elders. If he was considered weak what would be done to the child?

• Thrown from a cliff

• Nurtured in love

• Became a slave

• Given rigorous military training

At this battle a force of 300 Spartans and a few thousand Greek allies kept back a force of 250,000 Persians for several days.

• Salamis

• Marathon

• Plataea

• Thermopyle

At this battle the Spartans did not assist the Athenians and their allies in defeating the Persian Army.

• Salamis

• Marathon

• Platea

• Thermopylae

This naval battle was a victory for the Greeks over the Persians.

• Salamis

• Marathon

• Plataea

• Thermopylae