Geography/Economics
What is an import?
something a civilization buys
Who was Athens named after?
Athena
What was ancient greece known for?
Architecture, poetry, wars, mythology, etc
What is a government?
the structure which governs a civilization
name one requirement to become a citizen in Athens
Be Male, Be At least 18, Be Free (not a slave), Have been Born in Athens, Have had a father who was a citizen
Greece is mostly located on a ______
Peninsula
Who was the god of the sky and lightning?
Zeus
Name a famous greek philosopher
Socrates, Plato, Aristotle
What is a democracy?
when all citizens have power
Who turned Greece into the biggest empire in the world?
Alexander the Great
Greece is located in ______ Europe (on a compass)
Southeast
Is Greek Mythology Polytheistic or Monotheistic?
Polytheistic
What temple was built in Athens to honor all (greek) gods?
What is a monarchy?
a form of government in which a country is ruled by a king or queen.
Name one of the cultures that Greek culture blended with
Persians, Egyptians, Syrians, etc
Which sea surrounded Greece?
The Mediterranean
What did the Greeks build for their gods? (not specifically)
Temples, Statues, any specific examples
Who was Homer?
A poet / no one knows!
The highest class of a society
Aristocracy
What was the result of ancient Greek culture blending with other cultures?
Hellenistic culture
Which is farther west, Sparta or Athens?
Sparta
What was Athena the goddess of?
Wisdom and War
Who was Sappho?
a greek poet, who mostly wrote about love
a form of government in which a country is ruled by a group of people
an Oligarchy
How old did you have to be to be a citizen in Athens?
18