What was the first major period of Ancient Greek Civilization?
Early Civilization: Minoans & Myceneans
What geographic feature was a heavy influence on the physical environment of Greece?
the Seas
Greece's reliance on navy and fleets is because of what?
Seafaring tradition
Who conquered the Minoans?
Mycenaeans
What is the nickname given to Athens because of its form of government?
Cradle of Democracy
What was the second major period of Ancient Greece?
Classical Greece
What physical feature covers 75% of Greece's surface?
Mountains
When Greece separated into individual city-states, which two became dominant?
Athens
Sparta
What are the significant events of the Archaic period?
National Literature
Resurgence of trade
Colonization of Sicily and Italy
Olympic Games
Stone sculptures
Rise of the Polis
Who took part in Athenian government?
Men
What was the third major period of Ancient Greece?
Aegean Sea
Ionian Sea
Mediterranean Sea
What was the functions of Greek Myths?
Explain the world
Means of exploration
Provide authority & legitimacy
Entertainment
What great things did the classical age of Greece produce?
Literature
Poetry
Philosophy
Drama
Thinkers
Art
The most important shrine in all of Greece dedicated to Apollo.
Oracle of Delphi
Where did the early Minoans create their civilization?
Island of Crete
What were the theories that led to the decline of the Minoans?
Earthquake
Volcano erupts at Thera
War with the Myceneans
Name the 3 MVPs of crops in Ancient Greece.
Olives
Grapes
Clay
How do city - states function with regards to other city - states?
Who are the three great thinkers of Ancient Greece?
Plato
Aristotle
Socrates
What material did the Minoans have great advancements with?
Bronze
What is the official name of Greece?
Hellenic Republic
What is one lasting legacy of Ancient Greece?
City-states
Philosophy
Language
Politics - Democracy
How many letters are in the Greek alphabet?
24
The Greek Island of Hydra is car-free and by law any motorized vehicle is prohibited.
What is the main form of transportation on Hydra?
Donkeys