Geography and Land
This percentage of Greek land is covered by mountains.
80%.
This type of government translates to "people to rule."
Democracy.
The king of the gods who ruled from Mount Olympus.
Zeus.
This philosopher is known as the "Father of History."
Herodotus.
The god honored by the Olympic Games.
Zeus.
The sea located to the east of the Greek mainland.
The city-state where Solon first instituted democracy.
Athens.
The mythical six-headed monster is said to devour travelers.
Scylla.
The student of Plato who tutored Alexander the Great.
Aristotle.
Serious plays showing the downfall of a character.
Tragedies.
Innovation used to carve flat levels into mountain slopes for crops.
Terrace farming.
The "elevated city" where sacred temples were built.
Acropolis.
The goddess of wisdom and protector of Athens.
Athena.
This philosopher was executed by drinking hemlock for questioning beliefs.
Socrates.
The only type of event held in the very first Olympics.
Foot races.
These two animals were raised because they need little grazing land.
Sheep and goats
The central marketplace found in most Greek city-states.
The agora.
The home of the 12 major gods.
Mount Olympus.
A mathematician who invented the astrolabe.
Hypatia.
A rough fighting sport similar to modern mixed martial arts.
Pankration.
These two crops were most plentiful due to limited space.
Olives and grapes.
A government where a "few" rulers, like noble families, share power.
Oligarchy.
The god travelers prayed to at Delphi for safe colony journeys.
Apollo.
Sculptor of the massive statues of Athena and Zeus.
Phidias.
The only people allowed to act in or attend Greek plays.
Men.