Early Greece
Ancient Greece is located in this continent
Europe
What geographic features of Greece encouraged the independence of Greek city-states?
(looking for two geographic features)
high mountains and many islands
The gods were considered immortal, which means ...
they are able to live forever.
This philosopher's question-and-answer teaching style became known as the Socratic Method.
Socrates
a disease that causes many deaths
plague
Ancient Greece is surrounded by this large body of water
(there are a few, but you only need to name the biggest, most notable one)
Mediterranean Sea
Where did Greek city-states build their acropolis?
at the highest point of the city
Who is the ancient Greek king of the gods?
Zues
This philosopher was taught by Socrates and believed that the world was "a shadow of a superior world," meaning it was controlled by the gods.
Plato
an agreement to stop fighting
truce
Which group conquered the weakened Minoans?
Mycenaeans
Between the two major city-states in Ancient Greece, Athens and Sparta, which one prioritized the military more?
Sparta
Zues's wife; the queen of the gods
Hera
This philosopher learned from Plato and later taught Alexander the Great. They categorized types of knowledge, which is still used today for studying a range of subjects in education.
Aristotle
a form of government in which citizen's have a direct role in governing (electing their leaders)
democracy
What did Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations have in common?
They declined and disappeared mysteriously.
Why did Athens and Sparta form an alliance?
to resist conquest by the Persians
Zues's brother and the ruler of the sea
Poseidon
Homer's epic poems provide insight into the mythology and history of ancient Greece. Name at least one of the two of Homer's most well known epic poems.
The Iliad and The Odyssey
a government that is ruled by a few of the most wealthy and powerful citizens
oligarchy
When a powerful person takes advantage of their situation and seizes power, they are called a...
tyrant
What different plans did Athens and Sparta develop to win the Peloponnesian War?
(one used land, one used the sea)
Athens used sea power; Sparta used land power.
Zues's daughter; the goddess of wisdom and protector of cities
Athena
The Greeks loved theater. What were the two main types of plays?
comedy & tragedy
**DAILY DOUBLE**
the city's marketplace and social center for sports, festivals, and meetings
agora