Greek Agriculture
The lack of what resource made farming difficult in Ancient Greece?
What is the name of the place where the gods lived according to Greek mythology?
Mt. Olympus
The war that began the Persians wars is called the_______.
Battle of Marathon
Which city state focused mostly on war?
Sparta
This type of government means "ruled by the people".
Democracy
The very first civilization in Ancient Greece was the______
The Minoans
Mountains
The "King" god in Ancient Greek Mythology is who...
Zeus
What is the name of the war between the Athenians and Troy?
Trojan Wars
Age 7
This type of government has only 1 ruler that has a few trusted advisors
Monarchy
The Minoans developed a culture based on________.
Sea trade
The Greeks were famous for growing this special item.
Olives
The city of Athens was named for which Greek goddess?
Athena
What was the name of the Persian leader during the Battle of Marathon?
King Darius
How many kings did the city of Athens have?
None, they were a democracy
This type of government has a few wealthy nobles leading the government.
Oligarchy
Small cities that the Minoans established in other countries to help support trade were called what?
colonies
True or False- The people of Ancient Greece did most of their farming for their own families.
True
The Almighty 3 are the very powerful brothers in Ancient Greek mythology
Zeus, Poseidon, Hades
The battle at the Strait of Salamis was what kind of battle?
A naval battle
How many kings ruled in Sparta?
2
This type of government exists when a ruler takes the power by force and is usually an evil ruler.
Tyranny
The civilization that took over the Minoans
The Mycenaean's
The country of Greece is considered a ______ because it is surrounded by water on 3 sides.
peninsula
Who won more battles during the Persian Wars, the Athenians or the Spartans?
The Athenians
What types of things did the Athenians practice or love that the Spartans didn't?
art, theater, science, philosophy, mathematics
Which group of people were able to vote in the Ancient Greek democracy?
Free men
The Minoans sacred animal was what animal?
The Bull