Chapter 9 Review

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What caused the Greek city-states to unite?

A common enemy, Persia, was trying to invade their lands.

What does veto mean?To reject

Which city-states fought against Persia in the Persian War?

Athens and Sparta

Athens won victories at ____.Sparta won victories at ____.

Sea; land

What is direct democracy?A system in which all citizens make decisions about their

government

What contributed to the rise of the Golden Age?

End of war, pride, tribute, and strong leaders

What effect did Greek mythology have on art and

architecture?The Greeks built temples to honor their gods, created statues of

their gods, and painted scenes from Greek mythology.

One of the most famous Greek playwrights was Sophocles. One of his plays was about a young woman

named Antigone. She faces a terrible choice. If she chooses the right thing, she will break an unfair law.

The punishment for breaking the law is death. Antigone chooses to do the right thing and accepts the

consequences.

This is an example of which type of play?A tragedy

Who was Hypatia?A woman who lived in ancient Alexandria and a great

mathematician

Why did Athenian leaders dislike Socrates?

Because he openly criticized their leadership

What is a demagogue?A weak leader who is popular because he tells people what they

want to hear, even if it is not true

What was the effect of Athens’ desire for more power?

Tension with Sparta, which led to the Peloponnesian War

What did Pericles do to Prepare Athens for war?

He built the Long Walls from the city to the port and spent more money on Athens’ navy.

What events helped cause Athens’ defeat in the Peloponnesian War?Sparta’s attack on Attica, a plague in Athens, the buildup of

Sparta’s navy

What were some of the long-term causes of Athens’ defeat?A plague killed many in Athens, including Pericles; Athens had

weak leadership; Sparta built up its navy

What change did the Spartans make to Athens’ form of government?

They changed it from a democracy to a dictatorship.

How did Philip of Macedonia end the independence of the Greek city-

states?He conquered and united them under his rule.

What city in Egypt did Alexander the Great establish?

Alexandria

How was Alexander’s plan similar to his father’s plan?

Both planned to conquer the Persians.

How was the Hellenistic Age similar to the Golden Age of Athens?

It was a time of great cultural achievements.

What caused the spread of Greek culture in the Hellenistic Age?

The new kings continued to spread Greek culture throughout the former empire.

Write a description of a multicultural society?

A society that includes people from many different cultures.

Which Greek inventor used mathematics to invent machines?

Archimedes

Which Greek mathematician started a school of philosophy in Alexandria?

Hypatia

What did Alexander the Great do that made conquered people more willing

to accept his rule?He adopted some of their customs and allowed them some

degree of self-rule.