Which Polis
is Which?
Geography
Olympics
Democracy
100
Which Polis created the first democracy?
Athens
100
The citizens of which Polis thought of themselves as the very best of Greece?
Athens
100
What is the name of the Sea which borders Greece on the west and the south?
Mediterranean Sea
100
Where were the ancient Olympic games held?
Olympus
100
Who rules in a democracy, a King, a small group, or the People?
The People
200
What age were Spartan boys when they were taken from their home and sent to the military for training?
6
200
What one thing did Athenians agree that they are NOT the very best at doing?
Fighting / War
200
Which Polis is located farthest south? (Lowest on our map?)
Sparta
200
Who were the original Olympic games to honor?
Zeus
200
American democracy is different than the Greek democracy, what do we call our American style of democracy.
Representative Democracy
300
Who led the Athenians in their democracy experiment.
Pericles
300
Which Greek Polis had trouble growing crops in their bad soil which directly led to their state becoming the leaders in TRADING?
Argos
300
What is the name of the place where the ancient Greeks gathered to worship Zeus and take part in athletic events?
Olympus
300
What is a javelin?
A Spear
300
What was the consequence or punishment for being marked with red paint during a red rope attendance?
No Pay
400
Which Polis settled a city named Byzantium, which later became Constantinople and today is Istanbul, Turkey?
Megara
400
Which Polis is known for creating huge public works projects like the fresh water Aqueducts?
Corinth
400
What is the name of the place where the gods lived?
Mt. Olympus
400
In what country are the Olympics to be held next winter?
South Korea
400
Greek democracy was different than our American democracy. What do we call the Greek style of democracy?
Direct Democracy
500
Which Polis is known for creating their own coinage AND selling it to visitors for a profit?
Corinth
500
Athens is named after the goddess Athena. Athena was the goddess of what?
Wisdom
500
What is the name of the Sea to the East of Greece?
Aegean Sea
500
Early Olympic games included Pankration. What is this sport?
Ultimate Figting
500
Sparta was ruled by a small group. What do we call this type of government?
Oligarchy
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