Geography
Name a sea that borders Greece
Aegean
Ionian
Mediterranean
Where did the Gods and Goddesses live in Greece?
Mt. Olympus
Who was the strongest empire in the world at this time?
Persia
How old was Alexander when he became king?
20
What is the landscape of northern Greece like?
Rocky and Mountainous
What is the difference between a myth and a legend?
legend = about heroes and great deeds
myths = stories including gods (explained nature)
What is the Socratic method?
Using questioning to understand things
Where did Alexander spread the Greek empire to?
Europe, Asia, Africa
These land features made Greece great for trade
bays and inlets
Which city-state had the best example of a democracy?
Athens
What did Athens do to help them beat Persia?
They teamed up with Sparta
Who took over the empire after Alexander's death?
3 generals divided the empire
Why was it hard to have one unified government in Ancient Greece?
The landscape kept people separated
What was the difference between Athens and Sparta
-Athens was a democracy, Sparta was a military state
What did Pericles accomplish during his time in power?
He built many buildings in Athens
What was Hippocrates known as?
the father of medicine
Where did the Minoan civilization live?
On an Island (Crete)
What are two important things about Spartan women
-had more rights than other women of their time
-Could own property and have opinions
-they kept in good shape through exercise
What ended the war between Athens and Sparta?
-Athens was struck with a plague
List 3 facts about Alexandria
-greatest library in the world
-more that 1 million people lived there
-busiest harbor in the ancient world