What is SCIM-C? Summarizing Contextualizing Inferring Monitoring Corroborating

How would you define democracy? A form of government in which the people have power

What is the connection between Ancient Greece and democracy? First to develop this form of government Significant because of the time period, many other civilizations used single person as leader

Why did city states of Ancient Greece want to colonize different areas around the Mediterranean? Trade Resources Power

What are the differences and similarities between Athens and Sparta? Believed in education as reinforcing their society, city states that were the leaders of leagues Sparta was military Athens was focused on the arts and intellectual pursuits Sparta had an oligarchy Athens had a democracy

What role did geography play in the development of Ancient Greek city states? Kept them in isolation so they developed their own independent societies

What were the pros and cons of growing up in Ancient Greek city states? Varied depending which city state; in Sparta forced to do military service, education in Athens Rivalry between city states, increased threat of war

Why did the Peloponnesian war start? End of war with Persia had Athens extending land Athens was the head of the Delian League and the treasury was moved there Alliances between city states

How and why did Argos lose its reputation with other Greek city states? They did not support the war against Persia and other Greek city states found it offensive

Who were the three Great Greek Philosophers? Plato Socrates Aristotle

For each philosopher, what accomplishment did they have? Plato – Taught Socrates Socrates – Academy, Socratic Method Aristotle – Taught Alexander the Great

What were achievements of Ancient Greece? Arts – plays, philosophy, logic Government – different forms

Who was Alexander the Great and why was he important to history? Military leader Set up largest empire during that time period Spread Greek culture to other areas of the world (Hellenistic)

What is the connection between Alexander the Great’s childhood and his ability to successfully lead a large army capable of conquering many lands? Father was a king Education