Chapter 7 stuff

Q) What was the first form of government for the Greek city-states? What two groups acted as advisors for this form of government?
A) Monarchy. Council of Elders and Assembly.
Q) What is the difference between aristrocracy and oligarthy? Describe the cycle of governments in Greek city-states.
A) Aristocracy is "ruled by the best" and oligarthy is "ruled by the few".
Q) Explain how democracy worked in ancient Greece.
A) Ruled by the common people.
Q) Describe the Spartan government and society. How were Spartans children prepared to serve the state? Why did Sparta make no great contributions to civlization?
A) One ruling class could participate in government.
Q) How did Solon's law differ from Draco's? Which were better? Why?
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Section Review #3:
Q) What Macedonian king conquered Greece? What organization of Greek city-states did he found? What was the overall plan?
A) Phillip II.
Q) In what year did Alexander the Great cross the Hellespont and begin his conquest of the Persian empire?
A) 334 B.C.
Q) Describe the extent of Alexander's conquest. What ended his conquest? How did he die?
A) He dominated the entire eastern Mediterranean. He died through poison.
Q) What was Alexander's most lasting contribution to world history? How important was this contribution?
A) The spread of Greek culture. VERY IMPORTANT!!!!
Q) What three ruling dynasties came out of Alexander's empire? What areas did each dynasty rule?
A) Ptolemies(Egypt), Seleucids(Syria, Mesopatamia and Persia), and Antigonids(Macedonia and part of Greece).