4 U3C3 Ancient Greece

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How did physical geography help the Greeks in warfare?

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Greece's territory was very mountainous, its cities hard to attack.

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How did physical geography lead the Greeks to become seafarers?

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Mountainous Greece had little land for farming, so Greeks looked to the sea for resources.

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How did the sea affect the development of ancient Greek civilization?

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Greeks relied on the sea, becoming skilled seafarers and navigators.

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Where and when did the Minoans live?

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The Minoans lived on the island of Crete from about 2700 to 1500 BCE.

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Why do historians think Mycenaean culture influenced Greek culture?

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Artifacts have been found that link Mycenaean and Greek cultures.

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What was a polis?

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A city-state of ancient Greece.

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How did the idea of citizenship shape Greek city-states?

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It created the need for public spaces like agoras.

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What is aristocratic government in ancient Greece?

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Rule by an upper class.

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What is the difference between a king and a tyrant?

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Kings are given power by a family member. Tyrants take power.

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What was the assembly in ancient Athens?

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The governing body of Athens