Greece and Geography
What is a civilization?
Group of people who share a way of life
What was Athens known for?
democracy, learning, the arts, friendliness, thinking, philosophy
What was Sparta known for?
military mindset, closed city-state, warriors, independent,
Where did Ancient Greeks believe many gods lived?
Mount Olympus
How are Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle connected?
they are asked questions and tried to find answers; philosophers
What body of water surrounds Greece?
Mediterranean Sea
What is democracy?
voting, having the ability to have a voice in decisions
What major life event occured Sparta in childhood?
boys began training for war; leave their families
Who was the god of blacksmiths?
Hephaestus
Which philosopher was happy with what he had?
Socrates
Why did mountains affect life in Ancient Greece?
Made traveling and farming difficult; rugged land
How was life in Athens different than Sparta?
Athens focused more on learning and the arts; Sparta was more focused on military training
Why were there 2 kings in Sparta?
incase one died; so one didn't have too much power
What was the competition that brought city-states together to honor the gods?
The Olympics
What were the two things Pindar and Myron were known for?
sculpting and poetry
What is a city-state?
a city and the surrounding land that govern themselves
Why is Athens named after goddess Athena?
she provided them the olive tree; the founder of the town
What was the women's role in Sparta?
housework, raising babies, sewing, cleaning, cooking
Which new god did Zeus introduce at the meeting at Mount Olympus?
Dionysus
Who was the successful invader of Ancient Greece?
Alexander the Great
Name the two main city-states studied in this unit.
Sparta and Athens
Describe the Parthenon?
temple to honor Athena, 40 foot gold statue
Who ran to Sparta to ask for their help in war?
Pheidippides
Who is the goddess of the hunt and Apollo's twin sister?
What did Xerxes suggest to get across the channel for the battle of Thermopylae?
connect the ships by planks