The Greek City-States
This city-state was a military society known for strict training from a young age.
Sparta
He is the King of the gods and is often depicted throwing lightning bolts.
Zues
This major cultural event was held in Olympia to honor the god Zeus.
Olympics
This form of government, meaning "rule by the people," was born in Athens.
Democracy
These stories were passed down by Greeks to explain nature, the gods, or the world.
Myths
This city-state was famous for its focus on education and its democratic government
Athens
He ruled the underworld, where souls traveled after death.
Hades
These were the two major crops grown by Ancient Greeks for food and trade.
Olives, grapes
This philosopher is known as the "father of logic" and taught about logos, pathos, and ethos.
Aristotle
Why did Ancient Greece have city-states rather than a unified government?
Islands and mountains separated them
This wealthy city-state was well-known for its beautiful architecture and sea trade.
Corinth
This god was responsible for both music and medicine.
Apollo
This is the Greek word for a city-state.
In Athens, members of the council (boule) were chosen by this method.
lottery
Daily Double!
How was Ancient Greece similar to AND different from the other ancient civilizations we have learned about?
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This powerful military city-state was the birthplace of the famous poet Pindar.
Thebes
He was the leader of the Titans and the father of Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades.
Kronos
Ancient Greece was made up of many of these two geographical features, which kept city-states separated.
islands & mountains
This philosopher created a teaching method based on asking questions to help people learn.
Socrates
The Ancient Greeks practiced this type of religion, which means the belief in many gods.
Polytheism
Unlike in Athens, this group of people had more rights and could own land in Sparta.
Women
This was the first generation of gods, who ruled before the Olympians.
Titans
The Ancient Greeks, including Euclid, were the first to study this branch of mathematics.
Unlike a democracy, this type of government is led by a single king or queen.
Monarchy
Daily Double!
How does the Athenian form of democracy compare to modern American democracy?
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