Ancient Greece: SPLAT Flashcard

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What does the 'S' in SPLAT stand for?

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Sparta and Athens fight.

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What was the name for cities in Ancient Greece?

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City-State.

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What was one major reason Ancient Greece struggled with unity?

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City-states didn’t work together.

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What is the order of the four types of government in Ancient Greece?

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Monarchy, Oligarchy, Tyranny, Democracy.

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What is an oligarchy?

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Rule by a small group of wealthy people.

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What is a monarchy?

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Rule by one person, usually a king or queen.

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What is democracy?

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Rule by all citizens, where they have a say in decisions.

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What is tyranny?

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Rule by a single leader who often takes power by force.

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What is a city-state?

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An independent city that governs itself and its surrounding territory.

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Who were the main rivals in Ancient Greece?

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Sparta and Athens.