Geography
Due to being surrounded by water, the Greeks became very good _______.
Sailors/Seafarers
This civilization was the first Greek state.
Myceneans
This was considered a necessity for the well-being of the city-state.
Religion
This leader from Macedonia would unite Greece against the Persians (even though he wasn't Greek himself) and be the first to invade Persia.
Alexander the Great
This island was home to the Minoan Civilization.
Crete
Bronze Age
This study was focused on the organized system of thought and concerns with nature and the universe.
Philosophy
After defeating the Persians, this city-state takes over all of Greece. (for a short time).
Athens
This sea is on the Western coast of Greece and provided access to other parts of Europe.
Mediterranean Sea
This civilization had a rich culture based on sea trade.
Minoan
This series of Epic Poems written by Homer tells stories from BEFORE and DURING the Trojan War
Iliad
During the year 490 B.C., a runner ran from this city sprinted to Athens to announce the victory over Persia
Marathon
Because of its __________ terrain, many city-states were separated and had a lot of conflict with one another. Bonus points to give the specific name of this.
Pindus Mountain Range
During this time period, Greek population and food production would drop.
Greek Dark Age
During the Age of Pericles ____ __________ was allowing people to get involved in their government.
Direct Democracy
Hellenistic Culture
By being surrounded by water on three sides, Greece is classified as this. Bonus points if you can give the specific name.
Mani Peninsula
This palace was thought to be the center of Minoan Civilization.
Palace at Knossos
These plays rereferred to as _______, were common to examine problems in society in a serious manner.
Tragedies
During this war, Greece became divided into Athens and Sparta. Both sides could not agree on a government so they fought each other.
Great Peloponnesian War