Casey
What sea does the main part of Greece stick out into?
Mediteranian Sea
Which island belongs to Greece?
Crete
Many smaller islands where Greek people live are located in which sea?
Aegean Sea
Name 2 popular city-states.
Athens and Sparta
How many miles is Marathon from Athens?
26 miles
People of Athens were called...?
Athenians
People from Sparta were called...?
Spartans
What is it called when a government is ruled by the people?
Democracy
Who invaded Greece after the Battle of Marathon?
Persians
Where did one of the greatest battles in ancient Greece happen?
Marathon
Name the war between the Greek city-states and the Persian Empire.
Persian War
Thermopylae
Who won the battle of Thermopylae?
Persians
What games were held as part of a festival that honored the god Zeus?
Olympic Games
How often were the Olympic games held in ancient Greece?
every 4 years
Name the highest mountain in Greece.
Mount Olympus
True or False:
People grew into large communities called city-states.
True
True or False:
Zeus was the king of the gods.
True
True or False:
Vashti was the queen of gods and the goddess of marriage.
False
True or False:
Poseidon was the ruler of the sky.
False
Name the most famous thinker in Greece.
Socrates
Who wanted to learn the best ways for people to live so they get along with each other?
Aristotle
What was the name of the beautiful black wild horse that Alexander rode into many battles?
Bucephalus
Name the person who became a famous military leader.
Alexander the Great
Who believed in the importance of education?
Plato