Greece 1
Where is Greece located?
located in southeastern Europe
What is a Peninsula?
An area of land almost entirely surrounded by water
What is an island?
An area of land entirely surrounded by water
What is an Oracle?
Priest or priestess who speaks for the gods to give wise advice
What were the two things that was easiest to grow in Greece?
Grape and Olive
What were the Greek cities called?
City-states or polis
What is a Harbor?
is a sheltered place along a coast used to protect boats and ships
Guts of an animal, used for divining the future.
Entrails
Ruler of the Greek gods, lived on Mt. Olympus. Controlled thunder, lightning, & rain.
Zeus
Even though traveling by boat was easier, why was it is still dangerous?
Danger from pirates and the sea itself
A defensive area of a Greek city, usually built on a hill. Where temples and political buildings were built.
Acropolis
Why was Greece separated into City-States
Mountainous and Rocky terrain
What was the cause of Greece being separated into many city-states?
There was never one unified government
Monarchy
Form of government where there is one ruler, king/queen
Name three things Olive's where to for?
Trade
Olive Oil for cooking
For Flavoring Food
Lamp Fuel
Body Lotion
governed by a few people holding power, by the rich
oligarchy
Why was traveling by land specifically hard for Greeks?
It was harder for Greeks to get around by land due to the mountainous and rocky terrain. This would break wagon wheels on route to any location they needed to to go to because the rocks would shatter the wagon wheels.
Due to its location on on the _______Sea, it encouraged trade.
Aegean Sea
The marketplace & central area of a Greek city. Center of athletic, artistic, spiritual, & political life of the city.
Agora
Born wealthy, high social position by birth.
Aristocrats
Where did the first Olympic games take place?
Mount Olympus
Tyranny
Unjust use of absolute power
What is Democracy?
Government where supreme power is from the people
What do you think were the two most important advantages and two most important disadvantages?
Advantages: Protection, Easy to trade, Solid fishing industry, Specialized crops- grapes, olives, etc., Excellent for sailing
Disadvantages: Difficult for agriculture,Tough to travel across land, Inconsistent climate, Very spread out, Few rivers
What is Cultural Diffusion?
the spread of the beliefs and social activities of one culture to different ethnicities, religions, nationalities, etc.