Global History: Ancient Greece

Where is Greece Located
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Where is Greece Located
Mediterranean Sea
When did Greek History start ?
2000BC
What were the 4 Major types of government evolved in Ancient Greece ?
Monarchy
oligarchy
Tyranny
Democracy
In the middle of the 5th century BCE, the nobles who resented the power of the tribal king, had taken over the government, ushering the________.
Age of Oligarchy
True or False. Nobles ruthlessly acquires the best lands. (During the age of Oligarchy)
True
True or False. The commoners were reduced to serfdom.(During the age of Oligarchy)
True
True or False. Commoners were forced to seek a living on the best lands.
False
True or False. The political land hunger led to a political revolution.
True
The first tyrant to rise to power after 600BC was______.
Solon
True or False: Solon instituted moderate reforms, cancelled debts, sought full employment, granted political rights but not EQUALITY.
True
Did Solon's efforts solve the crisis or give rise to more civil strife?His efforts gave rise to the civil strife.True or False: Pisistratus is a military hero and champion of the commoners rose to power after Solon.TrueTrue or False: Cleisthenes of Athens replaced Pisistratus.TrueWho was Cleisthenes?An aristocrat, created a council of 500, started the institution of Octavian and helped form Athenian democracyPercilesestablished a direct democracy in Athens ( allowed poor people to participate in government) and promoted in the golden age.What was Sparta?A totalitarian state (absolute subordination)