Geography
Greece is surrounded by thousands of
Islands
Who has power in an oligarchy?
a few powerful and wealthy people.
True or False: Athens and Sparta got along well because their culture was so similar
False
How was Greek culture spread throughout the ancient world?
-Trade or Alexander's conquest
I am my teacher's most dedicated student. I wrote down everything he said and expanded upon it. Who am I?
Plato
What geographic feature prevented the ancient Greeks from farming?
Mountains or rocky soil
Athens was the first city-state to experiment with this type of government
Democracy
Athenian women were not allowed to
-vote
Greeks depicted scenes from daily life and mythology on what items?
pottery
I conquered Egypt, Greece, and Mesopotamia. I think I am a god. Who am I?
Alexander
What type of land form is Greece
Peninsula
What is the difference between a monarch and a tyrant?
-monarch= bloodline
-tyrant= given or takes power
Spartan boys were expected to start their military career at what age?
15
Where did Greeks go if they wanted to speak to the gods or know their future?
Oracles
I think the world can be explained by numbers, and I am still brought up in math classes today. Who am I?
Pythagoras
What is the sea to the east of Greece?
Sparta had elements of monarchy and oligarchy because
they had 2 kings
What was the name of the war between Athens and Sparta?
The Peloponnesian War
The Iliad and the Odyssey are an example of what type of Greek literature?
Epics
I thought that legend and fact should be separated, and I am constantly writing. Who am I?
Herodotus
What is the name of the large island to the south of Greece's mainland?
Crete
What type of democracy does the U.S. have?
Representative Democracy
Who won the war between Sparta and Athens?
Sparta
Give two examples of a Greek fable
-Tortoise and the hare
-The boy who cried wolf
I am less famous and flashy compared to other Greek philosophers. I prefer living in a barrel and having no possessions. Who am I?
Diogenes