Athens & Sparta
who won the Peloponnesian war?
Sparta
Who had strict laws that unfairly put limits on individual rights?
Draco
What percent of Greece is mountains?
80%
What are stories about gods and heroes that explain how the world works?
mythology
Most impressive of all ancient Greek buildings.
Parthenon
What age did Spartan men stay in army until?
60
How did Athens vote at the assembly?
with show of hands or pottery pieces
Who was considered the first Greeks because they spoke the Greek language?
Mycenaeans
The first modern Olympics took place in this city.
Athens
People of Athens had a festival to honor Athena how often?
once a year
When were women in Athens aloud to leave their house?
for special occasions
How many people do they need on the jury to vote on major decisions?
6,000
Who were excellent shipbuilders?
Minoans
Tells the story of the last years of the Trojan War.
Iliad
This teacher and philosopher encouraged one to ask questions in order to gain knowledge.
Socrates
What type of government did Athens have?
What type of democracy did Athens have?
direct democracy
What was the name of the high hill where the fortress in the Greek city often stood on?
acropolis
Lyric poems were named after this musical instrument.
lyre
The name of the specific gymnasium in Athens.
Lyceum
What is it called when states form an agreement to work together?
alliance
What did slaves use to round up people to vote?
rope with red dye
In times of war, who gathered inside the city walls for protection?
women, children and elderly
Famous for these fables.
Aesop
Greek doctor who wanted to find out what caused diseases.
Hippocrates