Download Social Studies Study Guide: Chapter 6

Social Studies Study Guide: Chapter 6
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Section 1: The Rise of Greek Civilization (p. 168-175)
Key Terms (p. 168)
-peninsula:
-epic:
-acropolis:
-city-state:
-aristocrat:
-tyrant:
-democracy:
*Also look at the Geography Key Terms defined in your notes!
Key Concepts
Greece’s Geographic Setting: p. 169
-What type of landform is Greece?
-What are the three types of landforms found in Greece?
-Because of Greece’s geography, what happened to its
civilization?
Greek Beginnings: Minoan Civilization: p. 170
-What island were the Minoans from?
-Give three examples of Minoan culture.
The Mycenaeans: p. 171
-Where were the Mycenaeans from?
-Minoans gained power through _________ and the Mycenaeans gained
power through _________.
The Trojan War: p.171
-The Trojan War was fought between the _________ and the
_________.
-What did the Greeks give the Trojans as a gift that helped them
win the war?
-Who wrote about the Trojan War?
-What two epics he did write?
The Dark Ages of Greece: p. 172
-What happened to Greece after the Trojan War?
-Did people still trade for food and goods?
-This period of time was known as Greece’s _________ _________.
-How did the Greeks keep traditions alive if no one was writing
anymore?
-What is a “fortified hill”?
City-States Develop: p. 174
-What is a “city-state”?
Aristocracy: Noble Rule: p. 174
-After Greece’s Dark Ages, what group of people were in charge?
-Define aristocrat.
A New Type of Ruler: p. 174
-What group of people took over after the aristocrats?
-Define “tyrant”.
-How did the tyrants get power?
Democracy in Greece p. 175
-When the Greeks overthrew the tyrants, what type of government
did they form?
-In a democratic government, who was in charge?
-What two improvements did Solon make?
-What did a person need in order to be an Athenian citizen?
-Name three groups of people who were not considered to be
citizens.
Section 2:
Key Terms p. 180
-tribute:
-immortal:
-oracle:
-philosopher:
-tragedy:
Key Concepts
-Athens grew rich from _______ and _______ _______
-Payments made to Athens by other city-states = _______
-4 areas of achievement: _______, _______, _______, _______
-Most powerful political man = _______
-What was an effect of city officials being paid to do their job?
-What building was constructed?
-Why would they build the Parthenon?
Ancient Greek Religious Beliefs p. 184
-Who were the Twelve Gods?
Gods and Goddesses p. 182
-What was the difference between gods and humans?
-Who was the king of the gods?
-Name three ways the Greeks showed appreciation towards their
gods.
The Oracles p. 183
-Why did people look for signs or advice from the gods?
-What was the sacred site people visited to “speak” to the gods?
Search for Knowledge: Greek Science and Philosophy p. 184
-Philosophers believed people could use their minds to understand
_______ _______.
-Thales = water was the _______ _______ of the world
-Democritus = everything was made out of _______ _______ called
_______
Socrates p. 184
-What did Socrates want people to do with their own beliefs?
-What happened to Socrates?
Plato and Aristotle p. 185
-Plato founded _______ in Athens
-Aristotle = reason should guide the _______ of _______
Visual and Dramatic Arts: The Parthenon p. 186
-What did the Greeks build to celebrate Athena?
Dramas p. 187
-Describe what happened in a tragedy.
Comedies p. 187
-Describe three groups of people or ideas made fun of in
comedies.
Many City-States, One People p. 188
-Why did people participate in the government?
-What spread to Egypt, Sicily, and other places?
-Who were Hellenes?