Ancient Greece
Why was the Trojan war fought? Which two city- states fought in this war?
Over trade routes; it was fought between the Mycenaens and Troy
Who was considered a citizen eligible to participate directly in democratic political decisions in Athens?
Free adult males only
How old were Spartan boys when they were taken from their families to begin training?
7 years old
Messenger god, was allowed to travel between Mt. Olympus, Earth, and the underworld.
Hermes
God of war, violence, and bloodshed
Ares
What form of government is defined as "rule by a landholding elite"?
Aristocracy
Which group invaded Greece, lacked education, and brought about a "Dark Age"?
Dorians
What was the main reason Sparta maintained a powerful standing army?
To protect themselves against helot (slave) revolts
Goddess of Marriage
Hera
God of Music and Poetry
Apollo
What island did the Minoan Civilization begin on?
The island of Crete
In contrast to Sparta's land army, Athens was best known for possessing a powerful:
Navy
What primary geographical feature isolated early Greek city-states from one another on the Balkan Peninsula?
Mountains and rocky terrain
God of the sea, water, and earthquakes
Poseidon
God of the dead/Underworld
Hades
Who was responsible for writing the Iliad and the Odyssesy?
Homer
What was the social role and expectation for women in Athenian society?
They lived in seclusion, stayed out of sight, and managed the household
Which governing body in Sparta was responsible for carrying out laws, controlling education, and prosecuting court cases?
Ephors
King of the gods
Zeus
Goddess of the hunt/wilderness
Artemis
What was the name of the Minoan city that disappeared?
Knossos
What form of government is defined as rule by a small, powerful elite (often from the merchant class)?
Oligarchy
What were Spartan girls encouraged to do that differed significantly from Athenian girls?
Practice physical fitness, run, wrestle, and play sports
Goddess of War and Wisdom
Athena
God of fire, metal working, and blacksmiths
Hephaestus