Flashcards for Ancient Greece & Persia Unit

A series of flashcards covering key concepts from Ancient Greece and Persia.

Geography of Greece

The landscape influences culture, with few resources leading to a reliance on the sea.

Seafaring People

Ancient Greeks adjusted to geography by becoming skilled traders and sailors.

Population Growth in Ancient Greece

Required creative land use, leading to expansion through sea colonies.

Cultural Exchange in the Mediterranean

Primarily caused by trade networks facilitating communication between merchants.

Economic Activity in Ancient Greece

Location near coastlines allowed settlements to thrive due to access to trade routes.

Athenian Democracy

A political system in which citizens voted directly on laws and policies.

Pericles' Funeral Oration

Speech emphasizing that Athenian democracy serves the majority for the benefit of all.

Role of Citizens in Democracy

Citizens had active participation in governance compared to other forms of government.

Persian Army at Thermopylae

Demonstrated the effectiveness of Greek strategy despite overwhelming Persian numbers.

Trade Routes and Resources

Greek trade network was essential for acquiring lacking resources like grain and timber.

Comparative Government Structures

Analyzes the differences between Athens' democracy, Sparta's oligarchy, and Persia's monarchy.

Primary Source Evidence

Artifact providing proof of Spartan citizenship's military training requirements.

Voting in Athens vs. Sparta

Athens developed a participatory democracy unlike Sparta's restricted citizenship.

Influence on Kentucky's Government

Athenian democracy influenced representative structures and citizen voting rights in Kentucky.

Economic Choices of Alexander the Great

Decision to blend Greek and Egyptian deities symbolized respect to gain political support.

Cultural Diffusion under Alexander

Connection between Greek and Egyptian cultures aimed to increase trade and cooperation.

Fables of Herodotus

Provide insights into Greek conflicts, showcasing varied perspectives on events.

Role of Knowledge in Alexandria

Specialization in subjects led to faster innovation and collaboration among scholars.

Ancient Voting Practices

Urn depicting Athenian voting shows participatory democracy compared to Sparta.

Political Institutions

Encompasses monarchy, democracy, and empire structures from Classical civilizations.

Trade Networks in River Valley Civilizations

Utilized rivers and seas for trade, similar to Greek city-states.

Effects of Alexander's Conquests

Integrated Greek and Persian cultures, leading to cultural exchange after conquest.

Economic Problems Addressed by Trade

Greece's lack of resources was mitigated by establishing trade with neighboring regions.

Constitution of Athens

Established equal justice and democratic principles, serving as a model for others.

Greek Influence on Western Democracy

Ancient Greek political structures laid groundwork for modern democratic governments.

Military Tactics in Greco-Persian Wars

Small formations of Greeks held off larger Persian armies effectively in narrow passes.

Impacts of Geography on Greek Agriculture

Rocky terrain limited agriculture and resulted in reliance on maritime trade.