Greek City-States Study Guide
Use this study guide to help prepare for the test on ancient Greece and its city-states, particularly Athens and Sparta. Write as much information as you can for each vocabulary term and each question, as this will help you fully understand the concepts you will see on the test.
Vocabulary
Alexander the Great
Assembly
Athens
Constitution
Council of 500
Council of Elders
Democracy
Golden Age
Hellenistic Age
Oligarchy
Persian Wars
Socrates
Sparta
Themistocles
Questions
1. Who were considered citizens in Athens and in Sparta?
2. What was the Athenian economy based on?
3. What was the Spartan economy based on?
4. What governments did the city-states of Athens and Sparta use?
5. How was the Athenian democracy different from our government today?
6. How were the assemblies used in Athens and Sparta?
7. How were slaves treated in Athens and in Sparta?
8. How were boys educated in Athens and Sparta?
9. What strategies did the ancient Greeks use to beat the Persian during the battles of the Persian Wars (Salamis, Plataea, Thermopylae)?
10. Explain the different types of drama used in ancient Greek plays.
11. What different architectural achievements did the Athenians come up with during the Golden Age?
12. How did Alexander the Great unify the areas he conquered (hint: 3 ways)?
13. How did Alexander the Great impact Greek language and culture?
14. The right to participate in voting originated in what civilization?
15. How did the geography of Greece impact the Greek city-states?
16. Name at least 4 achievements did the Athenians develop during their Golden Age.
17. Identify and explain at least 4 characteristics of Spartan daily life.
18. Who won the Persian Wars, and how did this affect the Greeks?