Geography
Tallest mountain in Greece & location of the Temple of Zeus
Mount Olympus
Type of government that represents the will of citizens
Democracy
What type of landscape divided Greece into city-states?
Mountains
Which city-state trained men and women to fight?
Sparta
What "gift" did the Athenians give Troy?
Wooden horse
Body of water between Europe and Africa
Mediterranean Sea
Type of government with one ruler and heirs
Monarchy
Sea
Homes did not have what modern amenity?
Which city-state sent 300 soldiers to Thermopylae?
Sparta
Empire to the East of Greece, several wars fought
Persia
Type of government ruled by nobility
Aristocracy
Why did Greeks go to war?
Which city-state focused on education and philosophy?
Athens
How did the Athenians win the Battle of Marathon?
Ambush
Largest Greek island
Crete
Type of government controlled by wealthy businessmen
Oligarchy
Due to the mild climate, where did people spend time?
Outside
What kinds of weapons were used?
Javelin, catapult, bow & arrow
Explain the legend of a "marathon" race.
Messenger ran from Marathon
Sea between Greece and Turkey
The central marketplace and area for meetings
Agora
Describe social norms, classes, roles
men vs. women
rich vs. poor
slaves
What special style of fighting did Spartans use?
Phalanx
How did the Persian victory at Thermopylae affect the Greeks?
Greek Alliance