Lay of the Land
This term describes a piece of land, like the Greek mainland, that is surrounded by water on three sides.
Peninsula
This city-state is famous for developing the world's first democracy.
Athens
This philosopher was sentenced to death by poisoning for encouraging young men to question the gods.
Socrates
This historian witnessed and wrote about the Peloponnesian War using careful research
Thucydides
In the ancient Olympics, winners did not receive medals but were crowned with these.
Garlands of Laurel Leaves
Unlike the many plains of other regions, the geography of Greece is dominated by these natural barriers that isolated city-states.
Mountains
In this city-state, the primary goal for every young man was to become a good soldier.
Sparta
This poet wrote the famous epics The Iliad and The Odyssey.
Homer
This leader is credited with spreading Greek culture throughout the ancient world as he conquered nations.
Alexander the Great
These were the two main genres of Greek plays performed in amphitheaters.
comedy and tragedy
This large island is considered a part of Greece and was home to the Minoan civilization.
Crete
This type of government, which involves rule by a small group of people, remained the standard in Sparta.
Oligarchy
This "Father of Medicine" contributed significantly to the study of healing.
Hippocrates
The Peloponnesian War ended with this city-state taking control of Greece for about thirty years.
Sparta
Greek students used a stylus to write on tablets coated in this material.
Wax
This specific landmass makes up the southern part of Greece and is home to the city of Sparta.
Peloponnesus
This league was formed by Sparta and other city-states following the Persian Wars.
Peloponnesian League
This mathematician wrote the first geometry book, which is still the basis for the study today.
Euclid
This great Athenian leader helped restore the city and brought about the "classical age" of architecture.
Pericles
This Greek scientist was the first to use lines of latitude and longitude on a map.
Eratosthenes
Because of their proximity to the sea, the Greeks became experts at these three professions.
Fishermen, Seafarers, and Traders
At what age were Spartan boys taken from their homes to begin military training?
Seven
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During the Spartan siege of Athens, this unexpected event broke out, killing many and ending the siege.
A plague
Unlike the holy God of the Bible, the Greek gods were often portrayed as having this specific trait.
Sinful/Human-like