Geography & Daily Life
What type of landscape covered most of Ancient Greece?
Mountains and hills
What type of government did Athens use?
Democracy
Who fought in the Peloponnesian War?
Athens and Sparta
Who is known as the father of medicine?
Hippocrates
What was the main purpose of the Olympic Games?
To honor the gods
What important activity became necessary because Greece lacked fertile land?
Trade
What is another name for a Greek city-state?
Polis
What powerful kingdom north of Greece eventually conquered the Greek city-states?
Macedonia
What subject did Socrates teach?
Philosophy
What temple was built to honor Athena?
The Parthenon
What were the two main crops grown in Ancient Greece?
Grapes and olives
What type of government is ruled by a small group of wealthy or powerful men?
Oligarchy
What major event led to Athens’ Golden Age?
Victory in the Persian Wars
Which philosopher taught Alexander the Great?
Aristotle
What was the acropolis used for?
A hill where people could seek shelter and build important temples
What large Greek island was the biggest in the Aegean Sea?
Crete
Which city-state focused mainly on military strength?
Sparta
Who spread Greek culture throughout many conquered lands?
Alexander the Great
Which Greek philosopher was sentenced to death?
Socrates
Why was olive oil so valuable in Ancient Greece?
It could be traded for goods Greece lacked and was used in daily life.
Why did Greece develop into separate city-states instead of one united empire?
Mountains and rough geography separated communities, making communication and unity difficult.
Give one major difference between Athens and Sparta.
What was one effect of Alexander the Great spreading Greek culture?
Greek culture mixed with local cultures (Hellenistic culture developed).
Name two principles Hippocrates believed were important for doctors.
Why did the Greeks honor Athena by naming Athens after her?
According to Greek mythology, Athena gifted the olive tree to the city, which became extremely valuable.