Study Guide for Greece

 

Map of Greece

Geography of Greece – influence on people and communities – possible essay question

Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations

Dark Ages of Greece –

Transformation of government (monarchy to democracy) – possible essay question

Compare/Contrast Athenian democracy and American democracy

Golden Age of Athens –

Greek Philosophers – Socrates, Plato, Aristotle – why so important?

Art, Architecture, Drama – examples and influence during Golden Age of Athens

City-states – different but shared common culture – constantly at war w/ each other

Athens vs Sparta – differences in daily life and culture

Persian Wars – who was involved?  What were results?

Peloponnesian War – who was involved? What were results?

Phillip of Macedonia – significance?

Alexander the Great – significance?

Spread of Greek culture – how did this happen?