history unit 6

A high social class in which power is held by the nobility (wealthy)

aristocracy

Who is most known for his military strategies at the battle of Thermopylae

Leondas

The United States is known as a

representative democracy

which Greek city state was primarily responsible for the naval victory at the battle of salamis in 480 BCE

athens

How many spartan soldiers, Led by King Leonidas, famously held off the Persian army at the battle of Thermopylae in 480 BCE

300

aristocrats were often associated with which form of government prior to the rise of democracy

Oligarchy

unlike the women of Athens, the women of Sparta

could own property

citizens elect representatives to make decisions and govern on their behalf

representative democracy

which Greek goddess is known for wisdom courage and warfare?

Athena

cruel and oppressive government or rule

tyranny

how did the Greek use their naval advantage to defeat the Persian fleet at the battle of Salamis in 480 BCE

by luring the Persian ships into the narrow straits and ambushing them

what was the main tactical advantage of the Greek forces at the battle of Thermopylae

The narrow pass prevented the Persian army from using their full strength

Who was the Persian king during the battle of marathon

darius 1

where was Alexander the great born

macedonia

Who was the Persian king during the battle of Thermopylae and salamis

xerxes 1

which of the following is one of Alexander The grade's biggest accomplishment

he created the new age called the Hellenistic era and introduced Greek culture to Asia

which Greek god is the messenger of the gods and is known for his speed and ability to travel between the mortal and divine worlds?

hermes

what did Alexander the Grey name the Greek capital of Egypt

Alexandria

which famous Greek general played the role leading the naval battle of salamis in 480 BCE

Themistocles

which Greek goddess was born from the sea foam and is associated with love and beauty

Aphrodite

A system of government where a single person serves as the head of state often in inheriting The position through family lines

monarchy

The home of Greek gods

Mount Olympus

Who is the king of Greek gods rolling over Mount Olympus and the skies?

Zeus

what was the deception that Athens used to mislead King Xerxes into believing they would join the Persian side during the conflict?

they sent a false messenger offering support in exchange for a treaty

Who was the Greek god of sea earthquakes and horses and often depicted with a trident?

Poseidon

what does the Greek love of sports show about ancient Greeks?

they valued physical fitness

A small but people having control over a country organization or institution

Oligarchy