Vocabulary
Section 1: Early Greek Civilization
Section 2: Religion, Philosophy, and the Arts
Section 3: Daily Life in Athens
Section 4: Sparta and Athens
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What is the definition of a tyrant? 

A ruler who takes power by force. 

100

What were the names of two ancient people who made important contributions to early Greek civilization?

The Minoans and Mycenaeans

100

What is the name of the religious center of Athens? 

The Acropolis 

100

What was the Greek home centered around?

The courtyard. 

100

At what age did Spartan boys begin military school?

Seven

200

What is the definition of a tribute? 

The name of a payment made to a powerful state by a weaker one?

200

By the end of the Dark Ages, most city-states were ruled by...

Aristocrats 

200

What was the name of the family of gods that the Greeks worshipped? 

The Twelve Olympians 

200

What are three jobs that a woman of Athens could have?

Spinning, weaving, caring for children, overseeing the house, cooking, cleaning, dabbing, looking over the supplies and finances. 

200

What is Sparta's one basic rule?

Always put the city's needs above your own. 

300

What is the definition of a peninsula?

The name of an area of land that is almost completely surrounded by water

300

What was the result of only 1/5 of the land of Greece being good for growing crops?

It forced the Greeks to become traders and sailors in order to survive. 

300

What is the name of the three philosophers that we learned about?

Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle.

300

Why are the colors of the Olympic rings those specific colors? 

They appear on all of the national flags of the world

300

What is the name of the military leader of Athens that was killed by the Athenian Plague?

Pericles

400

What is the defintion of an aristocrat? 

A member of a rich and powerful family

400

What were the qualifications of someone becoming a citizen?

Had to be male, had to have parents who were citizens, and had to be 18 years or older 
400

Which 3 things helped Athens become wealthy in the Golden Age of Athens? 

Trading, silver, and collecting tribute

400

What are three ways a slave could become free in Ancient Greece? 

They could buy their freedom, deathbed freedom, or do very well in war. 

400

What was the name of the league that Athens created in case Persia ever returned?

The Delian League

500

What is the defintion of an oracle?

A sacred site where a god or goddess was consulted.

500

When did the Dark Ages take place?

1100 BC - 750 BC

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What was the goal of Greek art?

To present images of perfection in a balanced and orderly way. 

500

What year did the Ancient Greek Olympic games start?

776 B.C.

500

How do you SPELL the name of the war fought between Sparta and Athens? 

Peloponnesian War

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