6th Grade The Greek World Chapter 9 Study Guide 6th Grade The Greek World

1. Who did Persia defeat to win its independence from Cyrus the Great? Persia defeated Medes to win its independence.

2. What event took place before Darius could rule Persia? Cyrus’s son Cambyses died in a rebellion in Persia before Darius ruled Persia.

3. In what ways are Xerxes I and Darius similar? Xerxes I and Darius are both men who wanted to conquer Greece.

4. Which two Battles show Greece’s power and cleverness in defeating Xerxes I? The battles of Salamis and Plataea show Greece’s power and cleverness in defeating Xerxes I.

5. Describe the Persian army. The Persian army was strong and well organized.

6. Describe Spartan Women. Spartan women were strong and healthy.

7. What was the result of the Peloponnesian War? Sparta won the Peloponnesian War and became the most powerful city-state in Greece.

8. What allowed Philip of Macedonia to easily conquer the Greeks? Philip was able to conquer the Greeks easily because the Greeks did not unite the fight Philip.

9. If Alexander had not died at the age of 32, what else do you think he would have accomplished? If Alexander had not died at the age of 32, his empire would probably have been larger.

Alexander admired and enjoyed Greek culture and ideas. 10. Why did Alexander spread Greek ideas and culture throughout his kingdom? Alexander admired and enjoyed Greek culture and ideas.

11. What happened to Alexander’s kingdom after he died? After Alexander’s death his empire was divided into three kingdoms.

12. Which lands were part of Alexander’s empire? Map Egypt Syria Macedonia Greece

The Parthenon is a famous Greek building. 13. What is the Parthenon? The Parthenon is a famous Greek building.

14. What were early Greek philosophers the first people to do? Early Greek philosophers were the first people to consider explanations for events other than that they were the work of Gods.

15. What was the most important aspect of life in Sparta? The most important aspect of life in Sparta was preparing for battles.

16. What made Philip such a successful leader? Philip’s soldiers fought as a phalanx like the Greeks, but they had longer spears so they could attack first in battle. Philip also used cavalry and archers to support the phalanx.