GREECE TEST 2

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How did Greek city-states develop?

Back

People gathered in the valleys for protection during the Dark Age. Eventually, communities developed that turned into city-states.

Front

What was a Greek city-state called?

Back

polis

Front

What was the name for a Greek marketplace?

Back

agora

Front

What was the acropolis used for?

Back

as the last line of defense, and as a place where temples were built to worship the gods

Front

What were the two most powerful city-states?

Back

Athens and Sparta

Front

What was the first government in Athens, and why didn't it work?

Back

Monarchy, because the rule of a king was unfair.

Front

What was the second form of government in Athens, and why didn't it work?

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Oligarchy, because a handful of wealthy men ruled and ignored the poor.

Front

What was the third form of Government in Athens?

Back

tyranny

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In what year was democracy introduced to Athens?

Back

507 BC

Front

Who were Sparta's ancestors?

Back

the Dorians