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How many years are 2000 BC-AD 1500 |
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city-states are political units made up of a city and its surrounding lands. |
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What caused the early Greeks to form city-states? |
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They wanted to band together for protection |
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The Acropolis is Greek for top city |
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What was the Acropolis used for? |
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It was used for temples and other public buildings |
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What were some of the advantages of living in city-states for the early Greeks? |
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The city was a great place for Greeks to meet and to trade goods. It also gave the the Greeks a feeling of identy |
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What helped with the growth of a strong Greek culture in the Greek colonies around the Mediterranean sea and the Black Sea ? |
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Becues they had ties with the Greek city-states. This enabled them to trade and share goods. This also help their economies in both the cities and colonies. |
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Describe the areas where Greek Colonies were built? |
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Most colonies were formed on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. |
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What years were the time period known as the "Golden Age" of Greece? |
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What is remarkable about the "Golden Age"? |
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Because of their great writers,philosophers and scientist of that time period made history. |
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What happened to the Greek city-states as a result of the invasion by Persia in 500 B.C? |
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Greece's Confidence went up. They also made great advances in art, writing and thinking. |
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Which city-state led the Greek army? |
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Athens led the country in to battle |
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Waht happened to Greek culture as a result of these wars? |
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The Greeks made advances in art, writing and thinking |
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