Geography
What body of water did Athenians have access to?
Mediterranean Sea
Which city-state had better access to the sea and therefore specialized in maritime resources?
Athens
In a democracy (like in Athens), who has the power?
The people / the citizens
What is a myth?
A made up story written to explain everyday events.
What is a city-state?
A city that in all ways behaves as its own country.
How did the mountains impact the people living in Ancient Greece?
- made the soil bad for growing crops
- made travel difficult
- provided natural barrier from enemies
What type of government was created in Athens?
Direct Democracy (power was with the people)
Which type of government can make decisions faster; a monarchy or a republic?
Monarchy (what the leader says goes)
What architectural feature did the Greeks often use in their buildings to create strength?
Columns
According to Guinness World Records, what's the best-selling book of all time?
The Bible
What type of resource did many Greeks specialize in due to their location near the sea?
Maritime
Which Greek city-state had fertile soil that prevented the development of trade?
Sparta
What is a theocracy?
A government that is tied to religion
What TWO themes were frequently featured in the ancient Greeks art?
Human anatomy and Religious images
Poseidon was the god of ____________.
the sea
What is a peninsula?
Land that is almost fully surrounded by water
What group of people had more rights in Sparta than in Athens?
Women
What is the name for the type of government where one leader (the strongest in society) has complete control over everyone else?
Dictatorship
What is the primary purpose of a pulley block?
To life heavy objects
How many pets does Mrs. Green have?
0
Fill in the blank: In Athens the rocky terrain meant they lacked ________ __________ and struggled to grow enough agricultural resources.
Fertile Soil
In which Greek city-state would it have been better to be a slave? Why?
What type of government does the United States have? Which part of it comes from Ancient Greece?
(two word answer, circle the word from Ancient Greece)
List two common characteristics of fables.
- Story has a moral lesson
- Animals are characters
- Animals have human like traits
What was the first animal to ever be cloned?
A sheep