Vocabulary
What is the definition of a tyrant?
A ruler who takes power by force.
What were the names of two ancient people who made important contributions to early Greek civilization?
The Minoans and Mycenaeans
What is the name of the religious center of Athens?
The Acropolis
What was the Greek home centered around?
The courtyard.
At what age did Spartan boys begin military school?
Seven
What is the definition of a tribute?
The name of a payment made to a powerful state by a weaker one?
By the end of the Dark Ages, most city-states were ruled by...
Aristocrats
What was the name of the family of gods that the Greeks worshipped?
The Twelve Olympians
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.
What is Sparta's one basic rule?
Always put the city's needs above your own.
What is the definition of a peninsula?
The name of an area of land that is almost completely surrounded by water
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.
What is the name of the three philosophers that we learned about?
Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle.
Why are the colors of the Olympic rings those specific colors?
They appear on all of the national flags of the world
What is the name of the military leader of Athens that was killed by the Athenian Plague?
Pericles
What is the defintion of an aristocrat?
A member of a rich and powerful family
What were the qualifications of someone becoming a citizen?
Which 3 things helped Athens become wealthy in the Golden Age of Athens?
Trading, silver, and collecting tribute
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.
What was the name of the league that Athens created in case Persia ever returned?
The Delian League
What is the defintion of an oracle?
A sacred site where a god or goddess was consulted.
When did the Dark Ages take place?
1100 BC - 750 BC
What was the goal of Greek art?
To present images of perfection in a balanced and orderly way.
What year did the Ancient Greek Olympic games start?
776 B.C.
How do you SPELL the name of the war fought between Sparta and Athens?
Peloponnesian War