Geography
What is the major landfrom in Greece?
Mountains
Which god is considered to be the "king of gods"
Zeus
Which island did the Minoans live on?
Crete
For how long was Pericles considered to be the most powerful man in Athenian politics?
30 years
Define Democracy
A system of government where citizens govern themselves.
What is Greece's highest mountain?
Mt. Olympus
Name a few ways the Greek honored their gods
Holding festivals, sacrificing animals, offering food to the gods
When was Knossos destroyed?
In the middle of the 1400s B.C.
Who constructed the Parthenon?
Pericles
Which Greek god was the god of war?
Ares
About how much of Greece is good for farming?
1/5
How did the Greek honor Zeus?
The city-states came together every 4 years for an Olympian festival and games.
Who was the trojan war between?
Greece, and the city of Troy
Who was the Parthenon built to honor?
Goddess Athena
What purpose did the Acropolis serve
The religious center of Athens
What made it hard for people from different communities to get together in Greece?
Its Geography
The Greeks worshiped a family of gods and goddesses what was it called?
The 12 Olympians
How did the Minoans get much of their power?
Through trade
What ended Athens golden age of accomplishments?
A conflict with Sparta
Which leader cancelled all debts?
Solon
Greece is country made up of?
Peninsulas
In addition to worshiping gods the Greeks also honored___?
Mythical Heroes
According to the myths, the Greeks conquered Troy by using a trick, what was it?
The Trojan Horse, Greek warriors hid inside a huge wooden horse. Thinking it was a gift the Trojans brought it into their city, at night time The Greek burned and looted Troy.
Which period of time is considered to be the golden age of Athens?
479 B.C. to 431 B.C.
Who founded the Lyceum? (hint, its a school)
Aristotle