Cultural Achievements
The Greeks had a love for plays. One type of play was a tragedy. What is the other type of play?
Comedy
What is a democratic system of government?
All citizens share power
The Spartan society was centered around what?
Military Preparedness
Why was the Aegean most important to the Ancient Greeks?
Trade and transportation
Which group was at the bottom of the social pyramid?
Slaves
This Greek Philosopher taught his students by asking them questions
Socrates
Philosophy came from the Greek word philosophos. What does this mean?
Love of Knowledge
The Athenian society was centered around what?
Trade and the arts
Which word would describe the relationship between the Greeks and Persians? friendly, hostile, or cooperating
hostile
Why did women not have political rights?
They were not considered citizens
This Greek Philosopher taught his students to use logic to get to the truth
Aristotle
What were Spartan boys trained for?
to become soldiers
What did the geography of Ancient Greece mostly consist of?
islands and peninsulas
How did Greece get what they needed from other cities?
Conquest (war) and trade
What is the similarity between Ancient Olympic games vs. modern Day Olympics?
The inclusion of running races in both Olympics
What was the most important requirement to gain citizenship in Ancient Athens?
Males had to be over 18 years old
Which civilization was located east of Greece?
Persia
What was the main difference between Athenian and Spartan societies when it came to the boys?
type of education the boys received
Who wrote the epic poems The Iliad and the Odyssey?
Who is Homer?
What type of power did the women in Sparta have?
to become citizens
Which was the earliest city to be founded in Greece?
Mycenae
Which group of people were influenced by Greek mythology?
Romans