Warring of City States [March 2]

Terms and names-
  1. Polis-a city-state in ancient Greece, especially as considered in its ideal form for philosophical purposes.
  2. Acropolis-a citadel or fortified part of an ancient Greek city, typically built on a hill.
  3. Monarchy-a form of government with a monarch at the head.
  4. Aristocracy-the highest class in certain societies, especially those holding hereditary titles or offices.
  5. Oligarchy - a small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.
  6. Tyrant - a cruel and oppressive ruler.
  7. Democracy - a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
  8. Helot-a member of a class of serfs in ancient Sparta, intermediate in status between slaves and citizens.a member of a class of serfs in ancient Sparta, intermediate in status between slaves and citizens.
  9. Phalanx - a body of troops or police officers standing or moving in close formation.
  10. Persian Wars - The Greco-Persian Wars were a series of conflicts between the Achaemenid Empire and Greek city-states that started in 499 BC and lasted until 449 BC. 

Reading Guide -
  1. How did Sparta treat the Messians? 
  2. What type of society did Sparta create in response to the revolt?
  3. How did Athenians avoid major political upheavals?
  4. What economic and political reforms did Solon initiate? 
  5.  What steps did Cleisthenes take to create a limited democracy in Athens? 
  6. What advantages did Greek soldiers have over the Persians? 
  7. What were the consequences of the Persian War? 
Using your notes - 

Which of the events on your timeline do you think was the most important for life today? Explain.

Main Ideas - 

  1. How does an aristocracy differ from an oligarchy?
  2. What contributions did Solon and Cleisthenes make to the development of Athenian democracy?
  3.  How did Athens benefit from victory in the Persian Wars?

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