Geography
The Early Greeks
Government in Athens
Greek Mythology
Greek Gods
100
The mainland of Greece is an area of land that is surrounded on three sides by water. This type of land area is called
What is a peninsula
100
These early Greek settlers lived on the island of Crete and spent much of their time at sea. They were amongst the best ship builders of their time.
Who are the Minoans
100
A type of government in which people rule themselves
What is democracy
100
A body of stories about gods and heroes that try and explain how the world works
What is mythology
100
The King of Gods
Who is Zeus
200
The three bodies of water surrounding Greece are
What is the Lonian Sea, The Mediterranean Sea, and The Aegean Sea
200
Considered the true first Greek society because they spoke Greek these settlers lived on the mainland of Greece and built large powerful fortresses.
Who are the Mycenaeans
200
Rich landowners
Who are aristocrats
200
Sporting event originally held to honor the gods
What are the Olympics
200
God of the underworld
Who is Hades
300
Much of Greece is covered by mountain ranges, the biggest being
What are the Pindos Mountains
300
The Greek word for city-state
What is a polis
300
A government in which only a few people have power
What is an oligarchy
300
Poet who wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey
Who is Homer
300
Goddess of Love
Who is Aphrodite
400
The island in Greece were the first Greek society resided
What is Crete
400
A Greek city was usually built around a strong fortress. This fortress often stood on top of a hill called
What is an acropolis
400
People who have a right to participate in government
Who are citizens
400
Short stories that teach the reader lessons about life or give advice on how to live
What are fables
400
God of War
Who is Ares
500
Because mountains cover much of Greece early societies relied on the sea which made them
Skilled sailors and ship builders
500
Life in the city-states often revolved around the agora or
What is a marketplace
500
A leader who held power through the use of force
What is tyrant
500
Famous for his fables in which animals are the main characters who talk and act like humans
Who is Aesop
500
Goddess of Wisdom
Who is Athena
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