Ancient Greek City-State
Polis
Dia de los Muertos, Thanksgiving & Easter are all examples of...
Festivals
Which polis is NORTHWEST of Argos?
Delphi
Who was Alexander the Great's father?
King Phillip II of Macedonia
The study of humanity across time and space.
Social Studies :)
A cruel or unfair leader who uses force to stay in power.
Tyrant
We took turns as pilots & co-pilots...
Socratic Method/Seminar
Which polis is EAST of the Aegean Sea
Troy
Never lost a battle (so they said!)
Ancient Greece is a ____________ of city-states along the Mediterranean Sea that shared a common culture and language.
Region
A person who studies life.
Philosopher
Example: Ms. Force takes over Mr. Cerf's classroom by force.
Conquer
Which body of water is in between Athens & Egypt?
Mediterranean Sea
The Greeks invented the _____________as a way to compete in athletics & the arts.
Olympics
Turn your attention to the side board.
Compass Rose
A building’s style or design.
Architecture
Time when some Egyptians, Persians, and others started speaking Greek.
Hellenistic Era
Which river is WEST of the Red Sea
Nile River
Name an ancient civilization conquered by Alexander the Great & his army.
The Sonoran Dog or the All Souls Procession are examples of Tucson's...
Culture
How people and the environment affect one another.
Human-Environment Interaction.
When we presented and voted on each other's proposals, we were simulating...
Democracy!!
Which direction did Alexander travel after conquering Babylon?
East
The style of the White House mirrors the ________________ of Ancient Greece
Architecture
What do historians credit as saving Athens from the Persian invaders?
Democracy- Inspired soldiers to fight as opposed to being told to by a king.