Geography & Economy
Which geographical feature significantly influenced ancient Greek civilization?
Mountains
Who was the king of the Greek gods?
Zeus
Name one of the many Greek achievements.
Democracy
What is a tenant farmer?
People who paid rent to farm on someone else's land
What was the main social class in ancient Greek society?
Citizens
What was the main crop grown in ancient Greece?
Grapes
What type of government did Athens have?
Democracy
Which festival honored Zeus and featured athletic competitions?
Olympics
What city-state did women have the most freedom in?
Sparta
Who could participate in ancient Greek democracy?
Free adult males only
What was the main economic activity in ancient Greece?
Agriculture and trade
Polytheistic
Name an achievement from a civilization prior to the Greeks. (Mesopotamia, Egypt)
Accept any Mesopotamia or Egyptian achievement we covered.
What war was fought between Sparta and Athens?
Peloponnesian War
Which city-state was known for its military strength and strict social system?
Sparta
What body of water was crucial for ancient Greek trade and transportation?
Mediterranean Sea
Where did the Ancient Greek gods reside specifically?
Mount Olympus
What was the Greek name for their storytelling tradition?
Mythology
What was the main contribution of ancient Athens to modern democracy?
Direct citizen participation in government
What role did slaves play in ancient Greek society?
They performed manual labor
How did the mountainous terrain affect Greek civilization?
It lead to isolated city-states
Greek gods included...
Both men and women
Which achievement is considered one of ancient Greece's greatest contributions to modern society?
Democracy
What was the main unit of political organization in ancient Greece?
City-State
Who was at the top of the social hierarchy in Ancient Greece?
Wealthy males that often worked in the government