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What is a peninsula?
It is a land form that is mostly surrounded by water.
What was the holy book for the ancient Greek religion that contains its teachings and guidelines?
There were no holy books or sets of official guidelines for the ancient Greek religion.
Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle were all famous leaders in which academic field of study?
Philosophy
Why do historians refer to a period of ancient Greek history as the Dark Age?
There are no available written records about historical events.
Why do many modern-day countries elect politicians, instead of allowing all citizens to serve in the government?
Their populations are too large to gather in one place.
How did mountains affect civilization in ancient Greece?
The Greeks were protected by natural barriers, but the poor soil made it harder to grow crops.
What is the name for the major gods and goddesses from Greek mythology?
The Olympians
What types of plays were invented by the ancient Greeks and became a form of entertainment?
Comedy and tragedy
How did Solon change the government in Athens?
He outlawed debt slavery and gave citizenship to all free men.
Why did King Darius send the Persian army to attack Greece in the Battle of Marathon during the Persian Wars?
Darius wanted revenge after the Greeks assisted a rebellion in Persian territory.
How did the sea affect civilization in ancient Greece?
Many Greeks became fishermen, merchants, and sailors, who found food and traveled to other places along the sea.
Why did many Greeks travel to the city-state of Delphi and see the Pythia at the Temple of Apollo?
The Greeks wanted to ask the Pythia questions about their futures and destinies.
Why is Homer considered an important figure in world history?
He wrote two epics called the Iliad and the Odyssey, which told stories about gods and heroes.
Why is Cleisthenes considered an important figure in world history?
He was a politician who changed Athens’ constitution and made it a democracy.
What was a major cause of the Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta?
Athens became too powerful after turning the Delian League into its own empire.
Why did the Greeks create their own city-states instead of a united country during ancient history?
Greek communities were isolated from each other due to the mountains and seas.
How did the Assembly work in Athenian democracy?
The Assembly debated and voted on laws and other decisions.
Which two ancient Greek scholars wrote about the history of the Persian War and the history of the Peloponnesian War?
Herodotus and Thucydides
Who was the Greek politician that was a huge advocate for democracy, supervised the reconstruction of the Acropolis, and turned the Delian League into an empire?
Pericles
Why did Alexander stop his military campaign and turn back toward Greece?
Alexander’s army wanted to return home and refused to go any further.
Why did Spartan boys receive limited food and supplies during their military training?
The government wanted Spartan warriors to be tough, disciplined, and not tempted by a comfortable life.
Why did the Greeks establish several colonies around the Mediterranean Sea?
They wanted to increase their wealth through trade and support their growing population.
Why is Hippocrates considered an important figure in world history?
He was a doctor who created an oath for medical professionals to act in the best interest of their patients.
How was Sparta able to win the Peloponnesian War?
The Spartans persuaded the Persians to fund their navy and destroyed the Athenian fleet.
What was the significance of the Battle of Thermopylae during the Persian Wars?
The Persian victory inspired the Greeks after the outnumbered Spartans and their allies bravely fought to the death.