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Which geographical feature covers most of Greece’s mainland?
Mountains
What effect did Greece’s geography have on government?
Early Greece never united under one government
Greece boasted natural harbors and close proximity to the sea. What explains the effects of those geographical resources?
many traded, fished, and made a living from the sea
What best described the amount of fertile land available in Greece?
some but not much fertile land
The Minoans were a(n) …
group of people who lived on the island of Crete
Instead of creating their own new set of customs from scratch, the Myceneans:
adopted Minoan customs
The Myceneans were weakened by infighting thanks to which of the following groups?
The Dorians
What is a tyranny?
a form of government where the ruler has seized power illegally
What is a monarchy?
A monarchy is a form of government in which the ruling power is in the hands of a single person
What is an oligarchy?
An oligarchy is a form of government in which the ruling power is in the hands of a few leaders.
What is a democracy?
A democracy is a form of government in which the ruling power is in the hands of all the people.
Who were eligible to become citizens in Athens?
only free, adult men
What accomplishment is Cyrus the Great known for?
building the largest empire in the world: the Persian Empire
Which characteristic best describes society in Sparta?
Militaristic
What unlikely occurrence took place at the First Persian Invasion?
The Athenians, even though outnumbered, defeated the Persians
During the second Persian invasion, who teamed up to defend Greece?
city-states
