General
What did the ancient Greeks call their city states?
Poleis
Which was the most important city with democracy as the type of government?
Athens
Where did Greece establish colonies?
Around the Mediterranean Sea
Who were at the top of the social pyramid in ancient Greece?
Citizens
What even took place in the sanctuary of Olympia?
Olympic Games
What name did the ancient Greeks use to refer to their lands?
Hellas
What was the name of the institution where citizens in Athens voted?
Assembly or Ekklesia
Between what ages did the Spartans serve in the army?
Between 20 and 60
What was the upper part of Greek cities called?
Acropolis
Ancient Greeks belived in many gods. They were...
Polytheists
Name 3 countries that made part of Hellas
Greece, Turkey, Cyprus, Albania, Macedonia
What was a tribunal?
An institution for judging
Who was Alexander the Great?
A Macedonian king who created an empire that went as far as India
In which part of the city did people live?
Lower city
How were gods different from humans?
God were immortal and had extraordinary powers
Name 2 places where the ancient Greek civilization developed
Balkan Peninsula, Coasts of Asia Minor, Islands of Aegean and Ionian Sea
What does democracy mean?
Government by people
What was the cause of the Peloponnesian Wars?
Excessive power of Athens
Name 2 places or buildings that could be found in the lower city
Agora, theatre, odeon, stadium
Who were heroes?
They were sons of gods and humans; they were mortal; they could carry out outstanding actions
What did the Greeks have in common?
Language, religion, culture
Who held the power in Sparta?
A small group of people led by 2 kings
What were the two consequences of Greek expansion?
1. Greeks got in contact with other cultures
2. Greek civilization spread
Who were members of the non-citizens?
Women, men under 20, foreigners, slaves
What was an oracle?
An answer that a priest gave to reveal information about the future