Citizen-soldiers who defended the city-states

Greece sits on this continent

Athens' form of government in which the citizens were able to participate

First group of "Greeks"-- built their civilization on the island of Crete & had a palace at Knossos

This city-state had a strong military (especially infantry)-- got much of their food and resources by conquering other people

One of the few things to come out of the Dark Age was the rise of this-- stories about the Greek gods and goddesses

This city-state had a strong navy and focused on art, education and philosophy

In this city-state boys began their training at age 7-- and they did not end their military careers until they were allowed to retire at age 60!

This Empire came into Europe after conquering Mesopotamia, parts of Egypt, and Syria. They attempted to capture Greece beginning in the early 500s BC -- led by King Cyrus

The outnumbered Athenians unexpectedly won this first major battle against the Persians by surrounding their flanks

King Leonidas and 300 Spartans held off the Persians at this battle-- at least long enough for the Greeks to retreat & warn Athens

Series of wars between Athens and Sparta as both tried to become the major power in Greece

Who won the Persian Wars?

Who won the Peloponnesian Wars?