Ancient Greece Test

What is the geography of Greece?

• Similar to other river valley civilizations.

• Consists of hundreds of small islands

• The towns are built on rivers.

• The land id flat and easy to farm.

Why was the sea important?

• The water was used for irrigation.

• It was used to prepare for the Olympics.

• It was used for trade and defense.

• Was used for recreational activities.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Why was it considered a harsh environment?

• It was constantly being invaded.

• The weather was unpredictable with flooding.

• The weather was hot with little rain.

• Very rocky land, only able to grow a few crops.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Greece was a river valley civilization.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What was life like in Athens?

• It stressed a strong military training for both men and women.

• It stressed a strong military training for men.

• Women were able to vote and own land.

• It stressed education and culture.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What was life like in Sparta?

• It stresses a strong military training for both men and women.

• Stressed a strong military training for men.

• Stressed education and culture.

• Women were unable to vote or own land.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What city-state was responsible for winning the Persian Wars?

• Athens

• Sparta

What is the Golden Age in Athens?

• Athens takes over Sparta.

• Athens becomes the home of the Olympics.

• Athens flourishes as a city-state.

• Athens uses gold as its form of money.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What is a democracy?

• Political power is ruled by a few wealthy experienced individuals that enforce their rule with military support.

• All citizens participate in government.

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is an oligarchy?

• Political power is ruled by a few wealthy experienced individuals that enforced their rule with military support.

• A type of government where the people have the power to make decisions.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5