Lay of the Land
Describe the nature of the Greek geography
Mountainous Terrain
The power to rule is in the hands of one person exists in which form of government?
Monarchy
Which battle was the first to take place in the series of four battles that made up the Persian Wars?
Battle of Marathon
Mythology taught about the religious significance and origins of Ancient Greece.
Describe Alexander the Great.
Alexander the Great was the song of King Phillip II of Macedonia. Alexander the Great took over as leader of Macedonia at the age of 20.
How did the Greeks modify their lives to best fit the nature of their surroundings?
Trading, fishing, and developing terraced land in order to farm
The power to rule is in the hands of noble families exists in which form of government?
Oilgarchy
A narrow mountain pass where soilders fought in phalanx formation took place in which battle?
Battle of Thermopylae
How do the Ancient Greeks still impact our lives today?
What was the reasoning behind forming the Delian League?
The Persian War city-states including Athens and other city-states joined together for protection and alliance.
What was the first writing system used in Ancient Greece?
Linear B
The power to rule rests in the hands of a single person who controls everything and often develops a bad reputation over time.
Tyranny
Which battle was responsible for ending the Persian War?
Battle of Plataea
Who was the Ancient Greek god who was considered the leader and overlooked all twelve Olympian Gods?
Zeus
What best describes the Spartan "way of life"?
Military and Strength
Why were the Mycenaeans considered to be the first Greeks?
They were the first to speak the Greek language.
The power to rule rests in the hands of all citizens. The power of the people exists in this type of government.
Democracy
What battle was known as a naval battle fought at sea?
Battle of Salamis
Who made up the Peloponnesian League?
Sparta formed an alliance with city-states opposed to Athens.
What best describes the Athens "way of life"?
Arts and Education
What is a polis?
A direct democracy existed in which ancient Greek city-state?
Athens
Who made up the Peloponnesian League?
Sparta formed an alliance with city-states opposed to
Athens.
Who was the Peloponnesian War between?
Athens vs. Sparta
Describe the purpose of an acropolis.
The center of business and trade.