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Taylor Swift
100
a landform that is mostly surrounded by water
Peninsula
100
stories about gods and heroes that attempt to explain different natural and historical events
Mythology
100
Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle were all famous leaders in which academic field of study?
Politics
100
Which city-state in ancient Greece experienced several government changes and eventually became the first democracy in the world?
Athens
100
City-State
Polis
100
Name two Taylor Swift songs.
answers vary
100
What is the name of her current tour?
Era's Tour
200
Meditteranean
200
What is the name for the major gods and goddesses from Greek mythology?
The Olympians
200
What were two major goods produced in ancient Greece?
olives, pottery, and wine
200
Why do historians refer to a period of ancient Greek history as the Dark Age?
There are no available written records about historical events.
200
Agreement formed between groups who work together
Alliance
200
What is Mr. Gilbert's gaming system of choice?
PlayStation
200
What is her lucky number?
13
300
Sparta
300
True or False: The Greeks had a holy book called the Iliad that contained the teachings and guidelines for their ancient religion.
FALSE-- the Greeks had NO holy books
300
Why do some historians refer to Alexander as “the Great”?
He was a famous king who created one of the world’s largest empires in a short amount of time.
300
True or False: Athenian democracy excluded women, children, immigrants, and enslaved people from participating in the government.
True
300
group of soldiers arranged in a square and equipped with spears and shields
Phalanx
300
How many sisters does Miss Coffey have?
two
300
Finish the lyric: I got a blank space baby, _____ _____ _____ _____ _______.
and I'll write your name.
400
Describe one way mountains affected Ancient Greece
formed natural barriers separated the city states
but the poor soil made it harder to grow crops.
400
What were the powers of the god named Zeus in Greek mythology?
Sky and Thunder
400
How did Solon change the government in Athens?
He outlawed debt slavery and gave citizenship to all free men.
400
Why did Spartan boys receive limited food and supplies during their military training?
The government wanted Spartan warriors to be tough, disciplined, and not tempted by a comfortable life.
400
type of government that gets the power to rule through force
Tyranny
400
What is the name of Mr. Dooley's gym subscription?
Orange Theory
400
What is the name of her latest album?
Midnights
500
Why did the Greeks create their own city-states instead of a united country during ancient history?
Greek communities were isolated from each other due to the mountains and seas.
500
Who was the goddess of wisdom and battle strategy in Greek mythology that was honored at the Parthenon on the Acropolis?
Athena
500
Why is Homer considered an important figure in world history?
He wrote two epics called the Iliad and the Odyssey, which told stories about gods and heroes.
500
List the eras of ancient Greek history in chronological order.
Dark Age, Hellenistic, Minoan, Archaic, Classic, Mycenaean
Minoan Civilization, Mycenaean Civilization, Dark Age, Archaic Period, Classical Period, Hellenistic Period
500
Greek-like culture that blended with customs in parts of Africa and Asia
Hellenistic
500
Which part of Greece is Miss Mav's family from?
Crete
500
Name one of Taylor Swift's exes.
John Mayer
Jake Gyllenhall
Taylor Lautner
Joe Jonas
Joe Alwyn :(
Harry Styles