Geography of Ancient Greece
Due to its geographical location between oceans, the greece mainland is an example of a what?
What is a PENINSULA
Who were the first people to move into what is today known as Greece?
Who is The Minoans
What type of government did Sparta have?
Oligarchy (council of elders)
What type of government did Athens have?
Democracy (Direct)
Ancient Greece was made up of a collection of cities that governed themselves. These were known as...
What is CITY-STATES
What geographical features in Ancient Greece made communication and travel difficult between different regions?
Mountains and Seas
What technology did the Dorians bring with them that gave Greece an advantage?
What is Iron Weapons
At what age were Spartan boys placed into the military academy and when did they graduate?
Enter: Age 7
Exit: Age 20
At what age did boys join the military?
Age 18
A piece of land which is surrounded by water on three sides is known as a...
What is a PENINSULA
What are the names of the three Seas that surround Greece?
Aegean (east), Mediterranean (south), Ionian (west)
Who invaded the Greek mainland around 1900 BC and learned much about the Minoan culture through trade?
Who is the Mycenaeans.
Which aspect of society did Sparta prioritize over education? DAILY DOUBLE: What was the primary focus of Sparta's economy?
Military; Farming
What was the primary focus of the Athenian economy?
Trading
A settlement in a new territory that keeps close ties to its homeland.
What is a COLONY
Name the mountain range that runs like a spine through the center of the Greece mainland.
What is the Pindus Mountains
During the Dark Ages, what happened to the written language and skills of the Greeks?
They forgot their written language and how to build many things.
Explain how the geography of Sparta influenced its strategic advantage in warfare.
Sparta's inland location made it difficult to attack by sea, providing a strategic advantage.
In the Athenian society, what was the role of the women from day to day?
Women were expected to stay home and take care of household duties.
What area served as both a market and a place for people to meet and debate issues in the Greek city-states?
What is the AGORA
Explain how the mountainous terrain of Ancient Greece influenced the development of independent city-states.
Mountains created natural barriers, isolating regions and leading to the formation of distinct city-states.
What positive development occurred during the Dark Ages that helped spread Greek culture?
A huge population shift; Greeks moved to islands in the Aegean Sea and Asia Minor.
Explain how women had more rights in Sparta than in Athens. Give examples.
In Sparta, women had more rights compared to Athens. Spartan women could own land, inherit property, and had a more active role in society. This difference can be attributed to Sparta's focus on producing strong and capable citizens, where women played a significant role in supporting the military-focused society.
Analyze the strategic importance of Athens' navy during ancient times. How did the Athenian navy contribute to the city-state's defensive capabilities, and what role did it play in protecting Athens from potential threats? Why was the navy such an important part in protecting Athens?
The Athenian navy held strategic importance in defending Athens against potential maritime threats. Its capability to control the seas acted as a deterrent, safeguarding Athens from invasions and contributing to the city-state's overall security. Athens was located directly next to the sea, making it easier to be invaded by ship.
In Ancient Greece, city-states were known as...
What is a POLIS