The Geography of Greece
The physical feature of Greece include:
(name 4)
mountains, long coastline, deep valleys, rugged highlands
The religious beliefs of the ancient Greeks can be summarized as believing in...
gods and goddesses living on Mount Olympus and behaving as humans
fast-growing, often fatal disease
plague
Who were considered citizens in the democracy in Athens?
all men born in Athens
Alexander’s rise to power in the Greek empire include all of the following EXCEPT:
became pharaoh of Egypt
defeated the Persian Empire
quick defeat of India
conquered Syria and Phoenicia
quick defeat of India (Alexander died before ever conquering India)
Greece is surrounded by these 3 bodies of water
Mediterranean Sea, Aegean Sea, Ionian Sea
Those who study truth and extend human knowledge
philosophers
government controlled by a few wealthy people
aristocracy
The alliance of Greek city-states that began in Athens
the Delian League
Which of the following did NOT help Alexander expand his empire?
a creative military mind
a love of peace and tranquility
courage
confidence
a love of peace and tranquility
How did the geography of Ancient Greece affect the way people lived and interacted in Greece?
People formed small, independent communities
Greeks explained the mysteries of life by creating these
myths
an outdoor marketplace
agora
Greek leader in Athens during the 'Golden Age' who over saw the building of the Parthenon
Pericles
How did Alexander spread Greek culture?
He created a vast empire in Europe, Asia, and Africa
Despite their geography, the Greeks were able to interact with each other through...
trade
Athletic contests to honor the god Zeus held every four years in ancient Greece
Olympic Games
government that is ruled by the people
democracy
How did Sparta and other Greek city-states rebel against Athens?
They destroyed farms and homes around Athens
Which was NOT a feature of Hellenistic culture:
the founding on new Greek cities
international trade
young people reading the works of Greek writers
continuous warfare
continuous warfare
The first people to settle on the islands in the Aegean Sea were known as the...
Minoans
The ability to find an explanation for why things happen/logical thinking is called
reason
Greek gods that could live forever were this
immortal
Alexander the Great began his journey as a child learning from this notable Greek philosopher
Aristotle
Discoveries made during the Hellenistic Age included all of the following EXCEPT:
a system of writing
understanding how levers work
plane geometry
understanding how the human body works
a system of writing (that was discovered LONG BEFORE the Hellenistic Age)