AG 1
How did the geography of Ancient Greece effect its early development?
The mountains led to the creation of independent city-states
I was one of the most influential military commanders in history. I conquered most of the world known to the ancient Greeks and never lost a battle. I lived during the period 356 to 323 B.C.
Alexander the Great
Which would be the typical thing for a Spartan boy to do?
a. by the age of seven he would go to military training
b. by the age of 12 to 13 he would get married
c. he would go to school until the age of 18, and then govern
d. at age 4, he would be sent to the religious to be raised
by the age of seven he would go to military training
The arts were most important to which city-state?
Athens
Alexander the Great’s conquest of Greece, Asia Minor, and Persia led to what?
Spread of Hellenic / Greek culture
By 300 B.C., this location boasted of being a democracy, with citizens elected by councils, running the count system and participation as judges and jury. Yet, this same system had slaves. Also, most women could not take part in government. Where was this?
Athens
What type of government developed in Athens?
Democracy
What does "Hellenistic" mean?
A) A period of economic decline in Greece
B) A blend of Eastern and Western cultures
C) The rule of Alexander the Great
D) A type of government in Sparta
A blend of Eastern and Western cultures
Socrates was a philosopher whose method of teaching involved what?
Asking open-ended questions, so students learned through reasoning
Which geographical feature contributed to the growth of the Greek civilization?
A location on a peninsula / use of the many waterways
Greece is made up of hundreds of what?
Islands
Alexander the Great’s empire spread across which three continents?
Europe, Africa, Asia
In which way was life in Athens different from life in Sparta?
Life in Athens was focused on education, while life in Sparta was focused on the military
How has Greek architecture influenced our world today?
The use of columns
Which group of city-states, led by Athens, participated in the Peloponnesian War?
A) Spartan League
B) Delian League
C) Greek Alliance
D) Trojan League
Delian League
Which battle showed the Athenians defeating the Persians and sending a messenger back to Athens to deliver the news?
Battle of Marathon
What was the primary purpose of education for young boys in Ancient Sparta?
To train them to serve in the army
Socrates, Aristotle, and Plato were famous Greek ________.
philosophers
What is a traditional story that may not be entirely true called?
Myth
What event led to the decline of the Greek city-states?
The Peloponnesian War