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HIstory Ancient Greece Quiz

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Athensgovernment was democracy
Spartagovernment was oligarchy
Athen's economyfarming and trading
Sparta's economymilitary
Athen's educationemphasized culture, physical and liberal education
Sparta's educationemphasized military and discipline
Helotswould state certain pieces of land for the slaves to farm
Ephorwere one of the five government leaders
list the government's that came firstMonarchary, Oligarchy, Tyranny, and Democracy
Monarchya system of government in which a king rules over a group of people. The king of the city-state was the head of the most powerful family
Democracya system of government that put the power to make decision into the hands of the people.
Oligarchya system of gov't in which a few people hold power over a large group. They promoted building projects, religious festivals and allowed people besides the nobles to have a say in the government
Meticcould not vote or hold office, were residents or foreigners, protected by law
Slavessome could buy freedom, had been captured during foreign wars, can have family with permission of master, 25% population
Citizens15% population, participated in government, only men could be citizens
What were Greek festivalsthey were religious festivals to honor the Gods and Goddess' example: Olympics
What were sanctuariesthey were sacred places to honor the Gods, such as Olympia, a sanctuary to Zeus
What were oraclesthey were messages that were revealed at the shrine-predictions
purpose of oraclesthey were where gods and goddess' revealed hidden knowledge an example was Demeter in Eleusis
Festivals for Dionysusconsisted of plays that told stories about Greek gods and heros
city stateself governing unit made up of a city and its surrounding villages and farmland
age of expansionwhen Greek city-states grew and flourished in government, art, literature, and science
barterexchange one product for another
geography of Greecerugged mountain, bays and inlets, little farmland
Early two civilizationsMinoans, and Mycenaeans
Minoans and Mycenaeans civilization have in commonsimilar palaces, writing systems, both had large fleets and good saliors
Tyranta ruler that has total power, not limited by a constitution or by other officials especially
During oligarchy in Greecefood shortages, people look for change
During tyranny in GreeceAthens overthrew out tyrant
Tragedya drama which the hero is brought to defeat by a flaw in his/her character
Comedya funny play with a happy ending


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