Ancient Greece Civilization

Why were the Ancient Greek city-states divided?

• Physical features

• Military conquests.

• Religious conflicts

• Language

Why were Ancient Greece city-states united?

• Common language and Religion

• To form a centralized government.

• To conquer other city-states.

What was the government in Athens?

• monarchy
• dictatorship
• democracy
• oligarchy

What was the government in Sparta?

• monarchy
• oligarchy
• democracy
• dictatorship

What is democracy?

• A system of government in which only one person can rule.

• A system of government in which power is vested in the military
• A system of government in which people is allowed to rule.

What is Oligarchy?

• A form of government run by military leaders.

• A form of government where power is held by a single individual.
• A form of government where power is held by the majority of the population.

What values were most important to Spartan society?

• peace, harmony, and cooperation
• discipline, strict, focused on physical training

• freedom, individualism, and creativity

What values were most important in Athens?

• anarchy, censorship, and illiteracy
• democracy, freedom, focused in culture and relaxed

• monarchy, tyranny, and ignorance

How was life in Athens?

• Life in Athens was characterized by a lack of education and cultural development.
• Life in Athens was characterized by a monarchy and strict social hierarchy.
• Life in Athens was focused on culture and relaxed.

How was daily life in Sparta?

• Sparta was known for its peaceful and harmonious daily life.
• Daily life in Sparta was centered around artistic and cultural pursuits.
• Strict, focused on physical strength.