Greek Review Sheet 2

Earliest civilization that arose in Greece. Lived on Crete.

Invaded Minoans.

According to legend, a Greek army destroyed Troy because a Trojan prince kidnapped Helen, the wife of a Greek king.

After Mycenaean civilization collapsed, Dorians moved into the area. No writing, not advanced, not much know about this time.

one person rules

landowning families

a few powerful people rule

rule by the people

People who seized control of the government. Good. Looked to common people for support.

Four social classes according to wealth.

10 groups of people based on where they lived, not wealth.

All Athenians were equal under the law.

The formation of Greek soldiers.

Direct Demoacracy

military state

city state

Persian king who wanted to destroy Athens.

Darius' successor. Triedto destroy Athens, did not succeed.

Athenians won against Persians.

an island. Athenians positioned their fleet near Salamis in response to Xerxes invading AThens.

Led Athens to golden age. Wanted to strengthen demoacracy, empire, and glorify Athens.

He pioneered the accurate reporting of events.

Greek temple deicated to Athena.

had absolute standards for truth and justice.

Plato wrote. His vision of a perfectly governed society.

Greek culture with Egyptian, Persian, and Indian influences

Invaded and conquered Persia

Greatest good and highest pleasure come from virtuous conduct and absense of pain.