Greece Review

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What was one benefit of Greece's trade with other nations?

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They encountered the Phoenician alphabet.

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How did the mountains affect Greek city-states?

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They formed natural barriers between city-states.

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What did Greek settlers and traders carry with them as they traveled?

Back

Ideas and culture

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What led Greeks to fiercely defend the independence of their city-states?

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Lack of natural resources and differences

Front

What was the term used for an independent city-state in ancient Greece?

Back

Polis

Front

What was located on the top of the polis?

Back

Acropolis

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What was the Agora in ancient Greece?

Back

A marketplace where free men debated issues

Front

In a monarchy, who holds the central power?

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A hereditary ruler (king)

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What is a characteristic of tyranny?

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Power is gained by force.

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What is an oligarchy?

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A government ruled by a small, wealthy elite.