Geography
Rocky or mountainous
A form of government in which a few men rule.
What is an oligarchy?
Athens and Sparta fought against each other in the ___________ War.
Peloponnesian war
The fortress at the top of Greek city-states
Acropolis
a story that explains the way the world works
What is a myth (mythology)
The expected the gods to help them when they needed it (protection)
A landmass that is surrounded by water on three sides.
What is a peninsula?
What is it called when there is only one ruler in a civilization?
Monarchy
The patron saint of Athens
Athena and/or Dionysus
Name the two other philosophers who studied under Socrates
Plato and Aristotle
A story that teaches a lesson
What is a fable?
Where did the Greeks believe their gods and goddesses lived?
Mount Olympus
Why was the sea important to the ancient Greeks?
It allowed for them to establish colonies and trade with others.
Who was considered a citizen in ancient Greece?
All free men
What was most important to the ancient Athenians?
Education
In which city did women have more freedom?
Spartan women had more freedom
What was the main purpose for dramas in ancient Greece?
To entertain the gods
What were Ancient Greek small, independent nations or kingdoms called?
What is a tyrant
What was Sparta's main focus?
The military
monotheism
A famous Greek temple in Athens built to honor the goddess Athena
What was the Parthenon?
Achilles
On what continent are the city-states of Athens and Sparta located?
Europe
What is a government run by a group of aristocrats?
aristocracy
Who went to school in ancient Athens?
rich boys only
How did Socrates teach?
Because he caused people to question their beliefs about the gods and goddesses (questioned their authority)