Ancient Greek History Flashcards

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Acropolis

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A fortified hilltop in an ancient Greek city

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Spartan soldiers

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From an early age, Spartan boys were trained to be soldiers.

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Spartan women

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They were strong and healthy and Spartan Women were more free than most other Greek females.

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What might have happened in Sparta if its army had become weak?

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Slave may have led a rebellion

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What caused the Peloponnesian War?

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Greek cities feared Athens would control Greece.

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What was the result of the Peloponnesian War?

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Sparta became the most powerful city-state in Greece.

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Women in ancient Greek Olympics

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Women were not allowed to participate because it was a male-dominated society.

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What can we conclude about Alexander the Great's view on Greek culture?

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Alexander admired and enjoyed Greek culture and ideas.

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What can you infer about the ancient Greeks based upon their achievements?

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The ancient Greeks valued philosophy and art.

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Parthenon

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It was made of numerous columns, built to honor the goddess Athena, and located on the Athenian Acropolis.