Discussion Questions
Did Philip II's conquest of Greece result more from the strength of Macedon or the weakness of the Greek city-states? Explain your answer.
How did the Assyrian Empire differ from the Persian Empire and how might this explain the relative longevity of the two empires?
How did the polis serve both the unite and to separate people living in different parts of ancient Greece?
Compare and contrast the Minoan with the Mycenean civlization of ancient Greece.
How did the outcome of the Persian Wars of the fifth and sixth centuries BC impact Greece?