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2 Europe

3 The Mediterranean Sea and the Aegean Sea

4 A rocky landscape surrounded by the sea. Also made up of over 400 islands

5 Crete

6 Rhodes

7 Attica

8 A sheltered place along a coast

9 Peloponnesus

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12 Because farmers could not produce big grain surpluses and land was hard to travel on

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14 Athens and Sparta Athens was ruled by a type of government called an Oligarchy. Where the wealthiest citizens make decisions. They also had a strong Navy. They became very wealthy during the “Golden Age” Colonies paid their navy for protection. Sparta had a strong military and once joined with Athens to defeat the Persians but eventually became jealous of Athens’ power and defeated them as well.

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20 When a small group of the richest, most powerful citizens controlled decision making.

21 Ruled by one ruler or king

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23 Citizens vote to make decisions

24 A Greek poet who wrote stories describing Greece’s past

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26 The religious center for Athens located high above the city

27 Athena

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29 An Athenian leader who thought poor as well as rich should be able to take part in government.

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31 Philosophy Philosophy is the search for wisdom and the right way to live

32 A famous philosopher

33 Sparta and Athens along with allies

34 He was a student of Aristotle He was a student of Aristotle He spread Greek language and tradition He spread Greek language and tradition He was king of Macedonia and set out to conquer Persia He was king of Macedonia and set out to conquer Persia City of Alexandria was created and named after him City of Alexandria was created and named after him

35 The Seven Wonders of The World

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