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Who called themselves Hellenes?

The greeks.

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What are the three periods in ancient Greek civilisation? Mention the time dates.

Archaic (8th-6th BC), Classical (5th-4th BC) and Hellenistic (338 BC - 30 BC - 4th to 1st BC))

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Mention two main characteristics of the archaic period related to the colonisation.

Causes: population increased ; uneven distribution. Consequences: great greek influence; spread of ironworking, art, money...

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Why did the Greco-Persian Wars (490-480 BC) occur?

The Persians tried to conquer continental Greece.

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Who had the hegemony during the Greco-Persian wars?

Athens

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Who had the hegemony during the Peloponnesian war?

Sparta

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Why did the Peloponnesian war (431 - 404 BC) occur?

Tensions between some polis andthe polis belonging to the Delian League.

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Philip of Macedonia imposed his rule over the Greek poleis except for...

Sparta.

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During the Hellenistic period, how was the empire divided?

It was divided into Hellenistic monarchies.

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What was encouraged during the Hellenistic period?

Migration and resettlement.

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The Hellenistic monarchies became part of the.... a) Persian Empire b) Roman Empire

b) Roman Empire

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he Spartan followed an _______ political system, while the Athenian people followed a ______ political system.

Oligarchical ; democratical

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What influenced democracy in Athen's political system?

Colonisation.

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Who participated in Athen's "democratic" system?

Citizens of Athens, who had to be adult males over 18, sons of Athenian fathers and mothers.

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What was the Assembly (Ecclesia) used for?

It was used for debating and voting on laws, both in Sparta and Athens.

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In each polis, people were divided according to two social categories: ______, ______.

Citizens and non-citizens.

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