Geography
Why did the Greeks become expert ship builders?
Travelling by land was difficult
What type of leader used force to hold power
Tyrant
An age marked by great acheivements
classical
What did the Greeks do in the agora?
a place where the Greeks help political meetings, bought and sold goods, and had religious gatherings.
This tells the story of the Trojan War
The Iliad
This sea is East of the Greek mainland.
The Aegean Sea
What is a representative democracy?
Citizens elect officials to make laws
What is a way that the Greeks influenced our language?
Phrases, sayings, and words we say today come from Greek mythology
Why did the Greeks visit the oracle at Delphi?
The ancient Greeks thought that this was the reason for natural disasters
The gods
Which of the following was not a Greek colony?
Alexandria, Egypt,
Naples, Italy,
Istanbul, Turkey
Marseille, France
Alexandria, Egypt
Who had power in Athenian democracy, the citizens or the aristocrats?
The citizens.
What are short stories that teach the reader lessons about life or give advice on how to live
fable
What is a poem set to music called?
A lyric poem
Apollo was the god of what
The Sun
What is a high hill with a fortress on top?
an acropolis
What are people who can participate in government called?
citizens
what are stories about gods and heroes that explain how the world works
mythology
How were the Minoans and the Myceneans different?
The Myceneans lived on the mainland and the Minoans lived on an island
Who was a Greek famous for his fables?
Aesop
What are stories that often had a lesson about life?
Fables
Which Greek leader would be against democracy?
Draco
What do we call rich landowners?
Aristocrats
What cultures helped shape Greek life?
Minoans and Myceneans
What is the name of one famous Greek poet?
Homer