Dead Greek Guys
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Greek History
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100

This poet wrote the Iliad and Odyssey

Who is Homer?

100

Government that gives citizens power to rule themselves

A Democracy 

100

This city's society revolved around building and maintaining its army.

Sparta 

100

True of False: Athens had a very powerful Army.

False, they had a powerful Navy

100

This water body lies West of Sparta

Ionian Sea 

200

The Father of Modern Medicine, who created an Oath that is still used today

Who is Hippocrates

200

This is ruler with absolute authority

A Tyrant 

200

This city-state sent young boys away at the age of 7 to begin military training. 

Sparta 

200

Who was the Goddess of wisdom and battle strategy?

Athena 

200

Which civilization was knows for it's warriors, building walled  fortresses around Greece?

Mycenaeans 

300

Greek politician who was a huge advocate for democracy?

Pericles

300

This is a government ruled by a king.

A Monarchy 

300

Who had more rights, Spartan or Athenian women?

Spartan Women 

300

What were the powers of Zeus in Greek mythology?

Sky and Lightning 

300

Who were the expert shipbuilders that first lived on the island of Crete?

Minoans 

400

What is the name for the major Gods & Goddesses from Greek mythology?

The Olympians 
400

This is a traditional story about gods and goddesses.

A Myth 

400

This city grew wealthy from collecting taxes and guarding the treasury.

Athens 

400

These men were the intellectual leaders of Greek society.

Philosophers


Or - Aristotle, Socrates, and Plato 

400

Who is the politician that changed the Athenian constitution and is considered to be the Father of Democracy?

Cleisthenes

500

This politician outlawed slavery and gave citizenship to all freemen

Solon 

500

This is a government ruled by a few people

Oligarchy 

500

Which city-state experienced several forms of government before becoming the first democracy  in the world?

Athens 
500

Famous King who created one of the world's largest empires?

Alexander the Great 

500

What types of plays were invented by the ancient Greeks and became a form of entertainment?

Comedies & Tragedies

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