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How did peoples lives in the colonies change with Greek contact?
The Greeks introduced the potter's wheel, ironworking, currency, writing, the cultivation of olives and vineyards.
What is the Ecclesia (Assembly)?
Assembly of 400 citizens that voted on laws, war, and ostracism.
What is the Boule?
It's made up of 500 citizens chosen at random. They made laws and oversaw the magistrates.
Who is considered a citizen in the Greek world?
Free adult men with a father who was a citizen and an Athenian mother.
When did Athens become a democracy?
The 5th Century BCE
What began the Greco-Persian Wars?
The Persians coming east to conquer the Greek Poleis.
Where is the Persian empire?
Extends from Asia to North Africa
Define sewers
Channels to take waste matter away in a city.
What is this woman wearing?
Peplo
What characterized life for a woman?
They had a male guardian all their lives, spent most of the time at home, and only left when accompanied and to attend religious events.
This man unified the Greek poleis and confronted the Persian Empire. In 10 years he gained control of the Persian empire and reached India.
Alexander the Great
Alexander's generals divided the Empire into different kingdoms after his death. They are called _________.
The Hellenistic Kingdoms
What city was a symbol of the new Hellenistic civilization?
Alexandria, Egypt
