Geography & Civilization
What do we call a piece of land that sticks out into the sea and is surrounded by water on three sides? (ex - Greece)
Peninsula
Which city-state had a stronger navy?
Athens
What alliance did Athens head leading up to and during the Peloponnesian War?
The Delian League
What empire was Alexander most famous for defeating?
The Persian Empire
Mt. Fuji is in which country?
Japan
Which early civilization lived on the island of Crete?
The Minoans
What type of government was Sparta best known for having?
Oligarchy
What was the main cause of the Persian Wars?
Persia wanted to control Greek city-states.
How far did Alexander the Great's empire span?
From Macedonia/Greece in the West, South through Egypt, and as far East as modern day Pakistan/Northwest India
What are the 4 nations in Avatar: The Last Airbender?
Water, Earth, Fire, Air
What do we call the hilltop in a polis where temples and public buildings were located?
The Acropolis
At what age did Spartan boys begin military training?
Age 7
How did Sparta win against Athens in the Peloponnesian War?
By giving land to Persia in exchange for gold to build up their navy
What happened to Alexander's empire after his death?
It was broken up into 4 smaller kingdoms (Macedonia, Pergamum, Egypt, and Seleucid)
What country is known for a dish called poutine, made of fries, cheese curds, and gravy?
Canada
Name two rights and/or responsibilities of a Greek citizen
Voting, holding public office, owning property, defending themselves in court, serving in the military
What did Spartan girls train for?
Physical strength/athletic training to be strong mothers of warriors
What event sparked the Battle of Marathon?
Athenians helped the rebelling Greek city-states fighting against Persia, which upset King Darius and led him to want to attack Athens in retaliation.
What long-term impact did Alexander’s empire have on the world?
It spread Greek ideas and culture across three continents, shaping future civilizations
Name 3 members from the K-pop group BTS
RM, J-Hope, Suga, V, Jimin, Jin, Jungkook
How did the phalanx formation encourage unity among citizen-soldiers?
Each soldier relied on the person next to them—success depended on teamwork and discipline.
Why is Athens considered the birthplace of democracy?
Because citizens directly voted on laws and participated in government
How did Pericles strengthen Athenian democracy?
By allowing ordinary citizens to hold positions of government, not just the nobles
How did Alexander manage his vast empire?
By using the existing structure of government (Satraps ruled in his name throughout the empire)
Vlad Tepes of Romania inspired what classic horror icon?
Dracula