Ancient Greece Geography
Who were the only people allowed to vote in ancient Greece?
Only men born in Greece could vote.
Name one of the human resources that ancient Greeks had?
Shipbuilders, fishermen, farmers
Only ____________ were allowed to go to school.
boys
What has inspired the design of many American buildings today?
Greek architecture
Where did ancient Greeks farm?
They farmed on the hillsides.
Ancient Greece is known as the "Birthplace of ___________"
Democracy
Name a natural resource that ancient Greece had?
Fish, large rocks
Two main city-states were.........
Athens and Sparta
The ancient Greeks gave us one of the best contests in the world that we still celebrate every four years. What is it called?
The Olympics
Which is a physical characteristic of ancient Greece?
rocky hills and mountains
Why did the American founding fathers like the Greek form of Direct Democracy?
They wanted a land where the people ruled.
Name a capital resource that the ancient Greece had?
Ships
The temples were built here
acropolis
What did architects of ancient Greece use in the construction of their buildings?
columns
Greece is located near what body of water?
The Mediterranean Sea
Ancient Greek men voted on their own rules and laws. This form of government is called what?
Direct Democracy
What is a natural resources did the Greeks grow a lot of?
Olives and Grapes
Stories about gods and goddesses.
myths
What is one of the most famous temple in ancient Greece.
The Parthenon
How four different ways did the ancient Greeks adapt to their environment?
Farming, fishing, trade, and shipbuilding
Government in the United States is based on the ancient Greek idea of what?
Government by the people.
How were natural resources used in the Olympic Games?
Olive leaf crowns for the winners
Where did democracy begin?
Athens
What are four contributions made by the ancient Greeks?
Columns, pottery, the Olympics, and Direct Democracy