World History Reading Guide Chapter 1 Section 1

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A city-state is:

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a city that governs itself and its surrounding territory

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Putting the defense of the city-states in the hands of ordinary citizens was important because:

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It allowed citizens to have a stake in their government and increased unity.

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A democracy is:

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A system where people elect their leaders

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Solon made which important reforms for Athens?

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He established a democracy, cancelled debts, and reformed the legal system.

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Participation in Athenian democracy was limited to which group?

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Only male citizens

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A jury is a group of people who decide the outcome of a trial. Who served on them?

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Citizens

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What ended Athenian domination?

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The Peloponnesian War

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Socrates was sentenced to death by drinking what?

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Hemlock

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What was the name for cities in Ancient Greece?

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City-State

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What is another name for a Greek city-state?

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Polis