Ancient Greece
A form of Greek literature performed on stage, focusing on tragedy and comedy.
What is drama.
Which of the main city states in Ancient Greece focuses more on War
Sparta
This physical feature made it difficult for Greek city-states to unite and encouraged the development of independent poleis.
What are mountains.
In Sparta, this small ruling group held political power.
What is an oligarchy.
This God is the Greek god of lightning.
ZUES
The study of fundamental questions about knowledge, reality, and existence.
What is philosophy.
Which main city state in Ancient Greece treated women more poorly
Athens
The name of the marketplace, or public meeting area, in a Greek polis.
What is an agora.
Name a Greek philosopher
Aristotle, Plato, Socrates
The Greek god of War
ARES
This is a piece of land surrounded by water on three sides.
What is a peninsula.
This form of government, developed in Athens, allowed citizens to vote directly on laws.
What is democracy.
This important geographical feature provided Greeks with food, trade opportunities, and the spread of ideas.
What is the Mediterranean Sea?
What country modeled their government off of Athens?
USA
The Greek God of the Underworld
HADES
A period of great prosperity, cultural achievement, and stability.
What was the Golden Age.
Who were citizens in Athens?
Free Males Over 18 (parents both born in Athens)
A fortified hilltop, often the religious and political center of a Greek polis.
What is the acropolis?
What is a deity?
A God
The messenger of the Greek gods.
Hermes
A city that KNOWN FOR KILLING deformed babies.
SPARTA
What type of Government did Athens begin with?
What is a monarchy
Where were Olympics held?
Olympia
Were members of rich families who owned large farms and were politically powerful
Aristocrats
The Greek God of Wine
Dionysis