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A famous poet and one of the earliest Greek writers
Homer
Mythology
Since traveling by land was difficult, the Greeks became
expert shipbuilders and sailors
What is a lyric poem?
a poem set to music
The ancient Greeks believed that their __________________ (gods/actions) caused events like thunder and earthquakes.
gods
A Greek famous for his fables
Aesop
Short stories that teach the reader lessons about life or give advice on how to live
Fables
What is a representative democracy?
Citizens elect officials to make the laws
What did Draco create?
A set of harsh laws with severe punishments
The Minoans and the _______________ (Cretans/Mycenaeans) helped shape later Greek cultures.
Mycenaeans
Rich Landowners
Aristocrats
People who have the right to particpate in government
Citizens
Describe the first democracy in Athens.
1. All citznes had the right to participate in the asembly
2. Every citizen had the right to speak
3. Citizens could serve on smaller councils
How did the Greeks strongly influence our language?
Many English words and expression come from Greek mythology
Apollo was the god of the ___________ (sun/moon).
Sun
A leader who uses force to hold power
Tyrant
An age marked by great achievements
Classical Era or Period
The Mycenaeans lived on the Greek mainland
What activites take place in the agora, or marketplace?
1. Greeks held political meetings
2. Greeks held religious gatherings
3. Greeks bought and sold goods
The _________ (Ionian/Aegean) Sea lies to the east of the Greek mainland.
Aegean
A brilliant elected leader who lead Athens government from about 460 BC until 429 BC
Pericles
A high hill that often had a fortress on its top
Acropolis
Three major cities that begn as Greek colonies
1. Marseille, France
2. Naples, Italy
3. Istanbul, Turkey
Why did many ancient Greeks visit the oracle at Delphi?
To ask the god Apollo questions
The _______ (Iliad/Odyssey) tells the story of the last years of the Trojan War.
Iliad