Key terms 1
The Greek word for city-state
Polis
A Greek writer known for his fables
Aesop
Greece is this type of landform
Peninsula
Who was considered the father of democracy?
Cleisthenes
What was Homer known for?
Greek literature: The Iliad and the Odyssey
Greek word for marketplace
Agora
Elected officials represent people in government
Representative democracy
Where did the early Greeks settle geographically?
Who made all free men living in Athens citizens?
Solon
Describe the characteristics of a fable
Animals with human-like qualities, an important lesson for kids to learn
People in Ancient Greece that could participate in government
Citizens
Time period of great building in Ancient Greece
Classical age
What was the earliest culture that was truly Greek?
Minoans
Which Greek mythological character killed the Minotaur at Crete?
Theseus
What are some main factors that influenced Ancient Greek culture?
Geography, mythology, government
The 3 seas surrounding Greece
Med, Ionian, Aegean
Most famous lyrical poet from Ancient Greece
Sappho
Name one of the Greek colonies we discussed.
Naples, Marseille, Istanbul
Why did the early Greeks become great shipbuilders?
Easier to travel via the sea. Terrain was rocky and mountainous
A hill in a polis with a fort
Acropolis
Stories that try to explain things in the world
Mythology
Only a few wealthy people have power
Oligarchy
Which aristocrat enforced harsh laws in Athens?
Draco
For what reasons did the Greeks begin to colonize?
To make trade easier
Democracy where all citizens are involved in decision making
Direct Democracy