Geography
Most of Greece is made up of what landform?
Mountains
2200-1600 BC this civilization was known as the first people of Greece.
The Minoan Civilization
What is a hoplite
An armed soldier in Ancient Greece
Where did the Greek Gods live?
Mount Olympus
Which City-State was known for their fierce Warriors?
Sparta
Why were the mountains important to Greek civilizations?
They isolated Greeks from one another
Which group of people is known for conquering the Minoans and from what years were they in control of Greece.
The Mycenean Civilization; 1600-1200 BC
What is the name of somebody who studies knowledge, reality, and existence?
a philosopher
The belief in many gods is called?
Bonus: how many major greek gods are there?
polytheism
bonus answer: 12
What are two differences between Present day olympics and ancient olympics
women can participate
many more games
seasonal
bronze, silver, and gold metals
Which three bodies of water bordered ancient Greece?
Mediterranean Sea, Ionian Sea, and Aegean Sea
What year was the first Olympic Event held?
800 BC
A system of government where power is invested in the people is called?
a democracy
Who was Zeus married to and what is she the goddess of?
Hera, goddess of marriage and family
Comedies and Tragedies
Independent City-States
City-States
What is an oligarchy?
A small group of individuals having control of a country or large group of people.
Who is the goddess of love?
Aphrodite
Which sports were included in the ancient greek olympics?
Boxing, Chariot Racing, Riding, Discus, Javelin, Jumping, Running, Wrestling
The center of a city state was known as a place people could meet for what reasons?
political, religious, or social activities
Who fought in the Peloponnesian War and when did the fighting begin and end? Who won the war?
Sparta & Athens: 431-404 BC; Sparta Won
What is a leader from Ancient Sparta called?
an ephor
Apollo and Artemis
Who were the three most famous philosophers from ancient greece?
Socrates, Plato, Aristotle