Geography (Multiple choice)
Where is Greece located ? What continent? Asia, Africa, or Europe?
Specific Answer: South Eastern part of Europe on the Mediterranean Sea
Where was the Minoan civilization located? Delphi, Crete, or Olympia?
Crete
What defines the "Dark Ages"? Why was it called this?
It is a period of time that we know little about because people didn't write things down.
Who won the Persian wars?
Greek's
Who fought in the Peloponnesian Wars?
Athens and Sparta (Delain league and Peloponnesian league)
What is the capital city ? Athens, Sparta, or Marathon?
Athens
Why was the Minoan Civilization considered advanced? What specific things did they have? Computerized technology, An elaborate bathroom with flushing toilet and sewage system, or clearly written language?
An elaborate bathroom with flushing toilet and sewage system
What metal replaced Bronze as a preferred metal during this time period?
IRON
Name one of the 3 major battles during the Persian Wars.
Marathon, Thermopylae, and Salamis
Name an advantage of the Athenian military?
•Strong navy & harbor
•Money to pay for war
•Walled city
•Strategy
–Avoid land battles
–Rely on sea power
–Block Sparta’s land route to Athens
What percentage of Greece is covered by Mountains? 90%, 75%%, or 30%?
75%
What was the name of the FIRST TRUE Greek City-state? Mycenaea, Athens, or Olympia?
Mycenaea
What POWERFUL city-states emerged during the Archaic Age? There's two specific ones!
Athens and Sparta
Name two specific things that the Greek Hoplites (soldiers) used as protection in battle?
Shield, spear, protective armor, helmet, gear weighing 70 lbs.
Name an advantage of the Spartan military.
•Strong army
•Inland location: could not be attacked by sea
•Strategy
–Force Athens to fight on land
–Take control of Athens’ countryside and cut off food supply
How many islands does Greece have? Over 80, over 90, or 100's ?
100's
What was the Mycenaean Civilization known for? Large army, Fortified palace and citadel, or the olympics?
Fortified palace and citadel
What events that we still have today, were started in Greece in 776 BC?
The Olympics
Name one important philosopher during this time period.
Socrates, Plato, Aristotle
What areas did Alexander the Great Conquer? Name one
Egypt, Mesopotamia, and the Persian Empire
What is the name for a a town in Greece? A village, a city-state, or an island town?
City-state
What developed during the Mycenaean Civilization? Military, Sea-trading, or temples?
Sea-trading
What did people of Athens value during the Archaic Age?
Learning and Education, specifically: logic, reason, music, philosophy, art, architecture, math, science, literature, theater
What was the name of the military tactic the Greeks used that helped them defend themselves and be successful in battle?
Phalanx
What was Athenian democracy like?
–Council of 500 free male citizens born in Athens who owned property
–chosen by lottery each year
–used free and open debate
–voted to make laws and decisions
–Women, slaves, and foreigners had few rights.