Geography
Am area of land that is almost completely surrounded by water and is connected to the main land by a narrow strip of land.
What is a peninsula
What was the name of the family of gods worshipped by the Ancient Greeks?
The family of gods worshipped by the Ancient Greeks were called the Twelve Olympians.
In what areas did the Greeks make great discoveries in?
The Greeks made great discoveries in Biology, Mathematics, Astronomy, and Geography
What is a monarchy?
A monarchy is when the ruling power is in the hands of one person, usually a king.
List the main city-states and which were the most influential?
The main Greek city-states were Athens, Sparta, Corinth, Delphi, Olympia, Thebes, and Argos. At the height of Greek civilization, Athens and Sparta were the most influential.
A community with its own customs, beliefs, and ways of doing things.
What is a city-state
Where did the gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece live?
The gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece lived on Mt. Olympus
What idea did the Ancient Greeks reject?
The Ancient Greeks rejected the idea that disease was a punishment from the gods.
What is an oligarchy?
An oligarchy is when a few people share the power.
What was valued in Athens?
In Athens, freedom of thought and the arts were valued.
What amount of Greece is suitable for farming? Why?
Only about 1/5 of Greece is suitable for farming because it is very mountainous.
What kinds of things did the Ancient Greeks do to please their gods?
The Ancient Greeks gave offerings to the gods and expressed their gratitude towards them as much as possible. They built many temples to honor their gods.
What did reason become the basis of?
Reason became the basis of our method of scientific research.
What is a tyranny?
A tyranny exists when a person seizes power illegally. When the oligarchs of Ancient Greece were overthrown, it became a tyranny.
What did Spartans value?
Spartans valued order and strength. The people spent their time strengthening their bodies and learning to be tough.
What was the weather like in Ancient Greece?
The winters in Ancient Greece were mild while the summers were long, hot and dry.
What was an oracle?
An oracle was a sacred site where the gods were consulted.
What did the Ancient Greeks build instead of palaces for the rich?
The Ancient Greeks built magnificent theaters, political buildings, temples, and other public places instead of palaces for the rich.
What is a democracy?
A democracy exists wehn all citizens share in the ruling power.
Describe the education of boys in Sparta
How many islands are part of Greece?
There are more than 1,400 islands that make up Greece.
Who was the leader of the Olympians and who was he married to?
The leader of the gods was Zeus and he was married to Hera
The Ancient Greeks gave the world its first alphabet with consonants and vowels.
What are the four types of government?
The four types of government are Monarchy, oligarchy, tyranny and democracy
What did each city-state have?
Each city-state had the following:
a hinterland
access to the sea
the ability to function as a mini-country with their own laws, money, government, and army.