Beginnings
What people started the first civilitation in Greece?
Minoans
How did the Greeks probably convey most of the trade goods?
By ship
Acropolis
The Highest point in an ancient Greek city
Who conquered the Minoans?
Mycenaeans
What Athenian leader set up a direct democracy in Athens?
Pericles
Who is the author of the Lliad and Odyssey?
Homer
What made travel and communication difficult, but independent city-states was formed around them?
Mountains
Agora
The City's marketplace and social center for sport, festival, and meetings
Who wrote the Lliad and the Odyssey
Homer
What was the Peloponnesian war?
A war between Athens and Sparta
In which Greek Citi-State was everything center on the military?
Sparta
Name all 3 seas that influence the environment of Greece.
Aegean Sea
Ionian Sea
Mediterranean Sea
Aristocracy
A government ruled by a small group of elite, landowning families
What did the Ancient Greeks build at the highest point of their cities?
Acropolis
What Macedonian leader conquer Persia and other lands as far east India?
Alexander the Great
Where did Minoan civilization begin?
Crete
What were the theories that led to the decline of the Minoans?
Earthquake
Tidal waves
Volcano erupts
Invasion by people from mainland (The Mycenaean)
Oligarchy
Government ruled by a few powerful citizens
What was the center of everything in Sparta?
The Army
Who wrote Greek playwright comedies?
Aristophanes
Which group conquered the Weakened Minoans?
Mycenaeans
What is the official name of Greece?
Hella
Monarchy
A government ruled by a single person, such as a king
What is a trireme?
Greek Warship
What Macedonian ruler unite Greece after the Peloponnesian War?
Phillip II