Ancient Greece

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7 history Flashcards on Ancient Greece, created by em.45 on 13/11/2013.
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where is Peloponnese? southern peninsula of Greece joined by an isthmus
what is a polis? (city-state) a Greek self governing state
where did the Minoans live? Crete
Who were the Myceneans they were a civilization that settled on the southern peninsula of Greece in approx 1600Bc
what happened in the Agora? 1=marketplace 2=administrative legal center 3=slaves and horses were sold 4=performances were held
what did spartan government consist of? it was a combination of monaarchy, oliarchy and democracy
what is a monarchy? 1 ruler who inherits position
what is oligarchy? ruled by a small group of powerful people
what type of people were in the spartan government? 2 kings, ephorate, council of elders, assembly of citizans
what did the ephors do? administer civil justice and preside over the council and assembly
who were classed as citizens in Athens? Athenian born males over the age of 18
how did climate effect life in ancient Greece? encouraged outdoor activity and decided what crops could be grown
what are the 3 main periods of war and when did they occur city states=800-500 persian=480-79 peloponnese=431-403
what is a hoplite? an Ancient Greek foot soldier
what is a phalanx? it is a defense method where soldiers gather in a tightly packed wall and use there sheilds for protection.
what is a trireme? Greek battle ship with 3 rows of ores
what did the winners of the ancient Olympic games receive? a wreath of olive leaves, cut with a golden knife from the sacred olive tree
who is aphrodite? godess of Love
who is Hera? protector of marrige and children
who is Zeus? ruler of all gods and godesess. King of Heaven and earth, ruler of the skies
who is Athena? Godess of Wisdom
Who is hades? God of the underworld
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