Geography
There were two primary geographical locations that Ancient Greek civilizations developed. What were they?
In mountainous regions or by the sea.
Greek democracy saw citizens fathering to create laws. What was the name of these gatherings?
Assembly.
Define mythology.
Stories about gods and heroes that tried to explain how the world works.
Time period marked by great achievements.
Classical Age.
The mainland of Greece in a Peninsula. What is a Peninsula?
Area of land surrounded on 3 sides by water.
How did mountains in Greece effect the development of civilizations there?
It isolated them so they developed their own governments and ways of life.
Define democracy.
A type of government where people rule themselves. Citizens participate in government.
True or false: the Greeks believed that their gods caused daily events to happen.
TRUE
Rich landowners.
Aristocrats.
Name one good that the Greeks exported.
Wood, olive oil, pottery.
How were Greek civilizations that developed near the ocean affected by geography?
They turned to the sea for food and became skilled ship builders.
The Greek word for a city-state.
Polis.
This is the Greek king of the Gods
Zeus
People who had the right to participate in Greek government.
Name one good that the Greeks imported.
Copper, gold, silver, jewelry.
Two main trading cultures that developed in Greece.
*HINT: one developed on an island and the other on the Greek mainland*
Minoans and Myceneans.
This is the Greek civilization credited with creating democracy.
Athens.
This is the Greek goddess of love.
Athena.
A government where only a few people have power.
Oligarchy.
The period of warfare and disorder in Greece is called what?
The Dark Age.
What is the name of the island where the Minoans developed?
Crete.
What is direct democracy?
When citizens participate directly in government.
This is the Greek god of the sea.
Poseidon.
A leader who holds all power through force.
Tyrant.
The Greek name for marketplace.
Agora.
Name one sea that borders Greece.
Ionian
Mediterranean
Aegean
What is representative democracy?
When citizens elect representatives to represent them in governemnt.
How did the Greeks keep their gods happy?
Built temples to honor them.
Short stories intended to teach readers lessons about life or give advice on how to live.
Fables.
The Greek god of the underworld.
Hedes.