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Chapter 11 Study Guide: Ancient Greece

Social Studies

Message of ancient Days

Vocabulary: Matching

Tragedy a drama in which the hero is brought to defeat due to a flaw in his or her character.

Comedy a play that is funny and has a happy ending

Democracy a form of government where people share in the decision making

Oligarchy a system of government in which a few

People, called aristocrats, rule over a

Large group.

Monarchy a system of government in which a king rules over a group of people

Tyranny a form of government who has a ruler who seizes power by force, and share it with no one.

Sanctuary a sacred place where people honor gods

Barter a system of trade in which people exchange goods but do not exchange money.

City-state an independent, self governing city and

It surrounding territory.

Helot a state slave in Ancient Sparta.

Ephor one of five elected officials who has supervisory power over the Spartan Kings.

Multiple Choice:

Geographic factors that influenced the development of Greece:

What were the dark ages? How was history kept alive during this period?

To be citizens in Athens, you had to be….

What people made of the population of Greece?

What are the Olympics?

Why were they held?

Greeks honored their gods by….

How were Athens and Sparta different?

How were Athens and Sparta similar?

What were the Persian wars?

Name some Advantages and disadvantages of monarchy, oligarchy, democracy, and tyranny

Question:

What was the impact that Ancient Greece had on later civilizations?

Answers:

Technology: wood screw, ore smelting and casting, pulley block

Government: democracy

Art: Literature

Direct Democracy: the citizens take part in decision making directly.

Representative Democracy: citizens elect people to make decisions for them.

Extended response Question:

For this question, students will need BOTH a graphic organizer and a paragraph to demonstrate their knowledge.

What are the differences between the democracy of ancient Athens and the democracy in the united States?

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