Ancient Greece and Rome

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What effect did the geography of Greece have on its early development?

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75 % of Greece was covered by mountains, which led to independent city-states (called polis)

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How would someone from Athens describe Sparta after visiting it?

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The Spartans are so strict. Their military is what dominates their society.

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Why is Ancient Greece considered important to Western Civilization?

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Greek culture influenced today’s democracy, architecture, and entertainment.

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What were two regions conquered by Alexander the Great?

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Egypt and Persia

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Why was the city of Alexandria in Egypt important?

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It was the center of Hellenistic culture and the center of trade in the Mediterranean area.

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Based on this image, Hellenism was the result of ___

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combining cultural ideas (cultural diffusion)

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Based on this image, what is “Hellenism”?

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The spread and blending of Greek culture with other cultures

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Which great leader is most closely associated with the spread of Hellenistic civilization?

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Alexander the Great

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What is the name for thinkers who reflect on the meaning of life? Options: Soldiers, Ephors, Helots

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Philosophers

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_____________, ____________, and _____________ were the most notable philosophers.

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Socrates, Plato, Aristotle