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Social Studies Study Guide: Chapter 6 *Remember to look back at class notes and the textbook to review! 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?