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6th Grade
12/03/2015

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In geographical terms, how can the land of Greece be classified?
Definition
Peninsula
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What does the term democracy mean?
Definition
Rule of the people
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Spartan women also received physical training. Like the men, they learned how to run, jump, wrestle, and throw javelins.

What conclusion can be drawn about Spartan women from this description?
Definition
They mainly ran their households.
Term
What would have been the most serious negative effect in Sparta if its army had become weak?
Definition
Soldiers would leave Sparta to fight elsewhere.
Term
What can you infer about the ancient Greeks based upon their achievements?
Definition
The ancient Greeks valued philosophy and art.
Term
Which statement best describes the importance of early Greek philosophers?
Definition
They promoted using the human mind to think and understand.
Term
Which statement best summarizes the lasting importance of the many achievements of ancient Greece?
Definition
They strongly shaped Western civilization.
Term
Along with the Mycenaeans, which civilization helped shape ancient Greek culture?
Definition
Minoans
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In what city-state did democracy start in ancient Greece?
Definition
Athens
Term
In which form of government could all citizens participate directly in the government?
Definition
Democracy
Term
In which form of government is power concentrated in just a few rulers?
Definition
Oligarchy
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Alexander the Great brought Greek customs to new parts of the world, which caused the spread of what culture?
Definition
Hellenistic
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Which statement accurately describes ancient Greek sculpture?
Definition
Greek statues of people were very realistic, even idealistic.
Term
Read the table below:
-Warfare between alliances Led by Athens and Sparta
-Lasted nearly 30 years
-Ended the Golden Age of Pericles
What event is described in this table?
Definition
Peloponnesian War
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Read the Quote Below:
"An Athenian citizen does not put private affairs before affairs of the state; even our merchants and businessmen know something about politics. We alone believe that a man who takes no interest in public affairs is more than harmless; he is useless."
-Pericles, Funeral Oration
Based on the quotation, what does Pericles think is valued in Athenian society?
Definition
Civic responsibility
Term
Monarchy, Oligarchy, _____________, Democracy.
What term would complete the sequence of the development of government in ancient Greece?
Definition
Tyranny
Term
What effect did the geography of ancient Greece have on its early development?
Definition
Mountainous terrain led to the creation of independent city-states.
Term
What is the definition of a polis?
Definition
A small city-state
Term
How did the rise to power and reign of Philip of Macedonia and his son, Alexander, MOST affect Greece?
Definition
They ended the power of the city-states and established a unified nation.
Term
How did Philip of Macedonia easily conquer the Greeks?
Definition
The Greeks did not unite to fight Philip.
Term
What evidence supports the claim that Alexander the Great used religion to inspire loyalty in his followers and the people he conquered?
Definition
Alexander gained the trust of Egyptians by visiting oracle sites, making sacrifices, and building temples in their honor.
Term
What event occurred first chronologically?
Definition
The Peloponnesian War was fought between Athens and Sparta.
Term
What is the term for a person who has certain rights and responsibilities in a city-state or nation?
Definition
Citizen
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The Hippocratic Oath involved the concept of "first, do no harm". Hippocrates was most influential in what contribution of the ancient Greeks?
Definition
Medicine
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