Geography and City-States of Ancient Greece
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What geographical feature of Greece made it challenging for people to travel?

  • Rivers and lakes
  • Valleys
  • Hills and mountains (correct)
  • Flat plains
  • Why did Greek city-states have small populations?

  • High birth rates
  • Overpopulation
  • Poor soil for farming (correct)
  • Abundant farmland
  • Who initiated the Persian Wars by refusing to submit to the Persian empire?

  • Athens
  • Greece (correct)
  • Persia
  • Sparta
  • What was the outcome of the Battle of Salamis during the Persian Wars?

    <p>Greece won</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Sparta create the Peloponnesian League after the Persian War?

    <p>To protect against foreign attacks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who emerged as the winner of the Peloponnesian War?

    <p>Sparta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Peloponnesian War?

    <p>Sparta emerged victorious after 27 years of war, leaving Greece weakened</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is Alexander the Great considered important in history?

    <p>He introduced Greek knowledge to Egypt, Persia, and India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of government is characterized by rule by a small group of rich individuals?

    <p>Oligarchy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were initially considered citizens in ancient Athens?

    <p>Men who were born in Athens and owned land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major difference existed in the government systems of Athens and Sparta?

    <p>Athens had a democratic system while Sparta operated with an oligarchic structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did Plato play in ancient Greek society?

    <p>He was a philosopher from Athens known for his dialogues and teachings</p> Signup and view all the answers

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