Geography & Environment
Greece is located on this continent.
Europe
This government system means "rule by the people."
Democracy
Citizens met here to trade and discuss politics.
Agora
Founder of Athenian democracy
Cleisthenes
Religion, Culture & Daily Life
Zeus
This type of climate is found in Greece.
Mediterranean climate
The assembly where Athenian citizens voted.
Ecclesia
To become an Athenian citizen, you had to be born to these people.
Athenian parents
This philosopher taught ideas that influenced Western thought.
Socrates, Plato, or Aristotle
The massive marble temple built on the Acropolis.
The massive marble temple built on the Acropolis.
Ancient Greeks had to import this important food crop.
Grain
The group of 500 citizens that prepared laws.
Boule (Council of 500)
Name one responsibility of Athenian citizens.
What is voting, paying taxes, or serving in the army?
The battle that inspired the modern marathon race.
Battle of Marathon
The Olympics were invented in this Greek city.
Olympia
Name one sea that surrounds Greece.
Aegean Sea, Ionian Sea, or Mediterranean Sea
These leaders were elected to command the army.
What are Strategoi
Women in Athens could do this but could not vote.
Manage the home/family or participate in religious ceremonies?
Spartan king who fought with 300 Spartans.
Leonidas
Greeks created colonies to find this type of land.
farmland
This geographic feature helped Greece with defence but made travel difficult.
Mountains (a mountainous landscape)
Put these in order: Monarchy, Democracy, Tyranny, Aristocracy.
Monarchy → Aristocracy → Tyranny → Democracy
This fortified hill overlooked Athens.
Acropolis
This city-state defeated Athens in the Peloponnesian Wars.
Sparta
Name three Olympic events competed in by ancient Greek athletes.
running, wrestling, discus, and/or javelin