Geography
Name one reason why the ancient Greeks traveled by sea instead of by land.
Because the land was mountainous and hard to travel across
Or: because they were good sailors and traders
In this type of government, one person rules with total control, often without people’s input.
dictatorship/tyranny
This city-state had the world’s first direct democracy.
Athens
What type of stories did the Greeks use to explain nature and gods?
myths
This short, grumpy satyr trains Hercules to be a hero.
Phil (or Philoctetes)
Ancient Greece had many of these small, independent cities because the mountains made it hard to travel.
city-states
In this government, the people vote for their leaders.
democracy
Women had more freedom and could own land in this city-state.
Sparta
Greek ____ were built into the side of hills and were shaped like a bowl so everyone could hear.
theaters
Hades tries to take over Olympus by releasing these ancient monsters.
Titans
This famous mountain was believed by the Greeks to be the home of their gods.
Mount Olympus
A government where a king or queen rules is called a __________.
monarchy
Only these people could vote in Athens.
Free male citizens over the age of 18
Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian are examples of Greek _____.
columns
These five characters narrate the movie through song and tell the story like a Greek chorus.
the Muses
The Greeks were known for these, which helped them spread their culture and create colonies across the Mediterranean.
sailing or trading
In this government, a small group of powerful people (usually rich or important) makes decisions for everyone.
oligarchy
Sparta’s government focused on this above all else.
military strength
Why were the ancient Olympic Games held, and who were they honoring?
to honor the god Zeus
Hercules becomes a true hero when he sacrifices himself to save this character.
Megara (or Meg)
This sea is located to the east of Ancient Greece and helped with trade.
In ancient Athens, citizens voted directly on laws instead of electing leaders to do it for them.
direct democracy
_____ depended on trade, while ___ depended on farming and conquest. (Name both)
Athens depended on trade, while Sparta depended on farming and conquest.
The Hippocratic Oath is the promise that _______ still take today
doctors
What must Hercules do in order to regain his godhood and join the gods on Mount Olympus?
prove himself a true hero through a selfless act