Unit 3 Chapter 3 Greece City-states

How did Athens become involved in the Persian Wars?

• It allied with the Persians against Spartan forces.

• It attacked and captured Persian colonies.

• It was attacked by the Persians.

• It defended another Greek city state against Persian forces.

What is a tyrant?

• A tyrant takes control by force.

• A tyrant has his power handed down through his family.

• A tyrant allows their citizens to rule.

• A tyrant rules with a partner.

What is a king?

• A king takes control by force.

• A king has his power handed down through his family.

• A king allows their citizens to rule.

• A king rules with a partner to make decisions with him.

How did Greece’s geography affect the development of Greek culture? Select the two correct answers.

• Earthquakes and flooding made travel difficult, so Greek cities developed apart from each other.

• Abundant rivers and flat coastlines made travel easy, which encouraged sharing among Greek cultures.

• Mountains and islands made travel difficult, so Greek cities developed apart from each other.

• Mountainous land made it difficult for outsiders to attack cities as they developed their individual cultures.

• Plateaus and open plains made travel easy, which encouraged sharing among Greek cultures.

Why did Sparta start the Peloponnesean War with Athens?

• The Spartans thought Athens was becoming too powerful and trying to spread democracy.

• The Spartans did not like Athens having such a big army.

• Athens trapped Sparta's ships.

• The Spartans were upset because the Athenians attacked them.

Which city-state operated as a military unit?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Minoa

• Crete

Why was the Persian war fought?

• The Persians wanted to gain their land back from Athens.

• Sparta wanted revenge against Athens?

• Athens tried to spread democracy to Persia.

• The Greeks wanted to gain their land back from the Persians.

Who qualified for citizenship in Athens?

• all men

• men who owned property

• all people

• wealthy people

What was the purpose of the assembly in Athens. Pick the 3 correct answers.

• The assembly selected a king to rule over Athens.

• the Assembly set taxes in Athens.

• The assembly voted on issues of war and peace.

• The assembly set rules for how people ran their household.

• The assembly passed laws.

How did education in Sparta differ from education in Athens?

• Sparta focused on citizenship; Athens focused on managing the household.

• Sparta focused on logic, math, and science; Athens focused on reading, writing, and the arts.

• Sparta focused on arts and sciences; Athens focused on physical education.

• Sparta focused on military training; Athens focused on producing well-rounded citizens.