Ancient Greece Review

How did the geographical location of Athens influence their military? (What type of military did they have)

What best describes Athens’ “way of life?”

• Military and Strength

• Smarts and Strength

• Arts and Education

• Strength and Honor

What type of government best describes Athens?

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Tyranny

• Monarchy

What major outcome came from the ending of the Persian War?

• The ending of the Delian League

• The ending of the Persian Empire

• The creation of the Peloponnesian League

• The creation of the Delian League

Who won the Persian War?

• Greece

• Athens

• Persia

• Sparta

What was a major cause of the Persian War?

• The Athenians came to the aid of other Greek city-states

• The Greeks attacked the Persian city of Sardis

• The Persians had invaded Sparta

• The Greeks had kidnapped Persian traders

How is a tyrant government different from a monarchy government?

• Tyrants take power by force, Monarchies pass power to oldest son

• Monarchs take power by force, Tyrants pass power to their oldest son

• Tyrant governments have 3 rulers, Monarchies have 1

• A Monarch must be a king, whereas a tyrant can be a queen

Which of the following best describes an oligarchy?

• A system where there are more than one equal ruler

• A system where the people are in charge

• A government where a King or a Queen rules

• A system where one person (with very strict rules) is in charge

There were several different governments throughout all of Greece. In fact, most city-states had a transition of governments throughout their history. What is the power structure like in a monarchy?

• The people are in charge

• There is one person in charge, it can be a king, queen, or emperor

• There are two people in charge, both are kings

• There are a few people in charge

Which city would you live in; Athens or Sparta? Why?