Vocabulary
Comprehension
Vocabulary and Name the Term
Alexander and the Hellinistic Age
Name the Term
100
Define acropolis.
A high, rocky hill where early people built cities.
100
Double Jeopardy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What were 2 key points of Greece at Home Life?
100
What is a vendor.
A seller of goods.
100
How many kingdoms were there in the Hellinistic Age?
3
100
Someone or something that lives forever.
Immortal
200
Define aristocrat.
A member of a rich and powerful family.
200
What were 3 key points of Greece Public Life?
Examples: Acropolis was the center of religious life. Agoras were the center of public life. Boys went to school and trained for the Olympics held for Zues. Vendors and buyers haggled for haggled for bargains. Business men met in the agora to talk politics, philosophy, or community events. Beautiful architecture structures.
200
The term slaves in ancient Sparta who were owned by the state.
Helots
200
How long did it take Alexander to conquer Persia, Egypt, and the East?
11 years.
200
A sacred site in ancient Greece used to consult a god or goddess; any priest or priestest who spoke for the gods.
Oracle
300
Double Jeopardy!!!!!!!!!!!!
Define tyrant.
300
What were 3 of the things Spartans were known for?
Examples: Their city was like an armed camp. Helots out-numbered the Spartans. The boys were trained for 13 years to be solidiers. Boys were given little food and urged to steal so they would be able to scavenge in times of war. From 20-60 the men were officially solidiers. At 30 men could be a part of the council. Girls trained in wrestling and strengthened their bodies. Women could own land and take part in businesses.
300
Define blockade.
An action taken to isolate the enemy and cut of its supplies.
300
How long did Alexander die after getting the throne?
13 years.
300
Someone who used reason to understand the world.
Philosopher
400
Define epic.
Long poem that tells a story.
400
What were 3 of the things Athenians were known for?
Examples: Women took care of the slaves Went to school in the day and practiced for the Olympics after school. Men hung out in the agora and talked about politics, philosophy, and the community. Women stayed at home and took care of house duties. Women could not vote, participate in politics, or own land. Were into the arts.
400
Define assasinate.
To murder for political reasons.
400
What was one good thing Alexander did for the lands he conquered?
Tried not to destroy their culture.
400
Double Jeopardy!!!!!!!!!
A type of serious drama that ends in disaster for the main character.
500
Define tribute.
Payments made to Athens by its allies, adding to its wealth.
500
What was the government like during the rise of the Greek Civilizations?
City States, Ruled by aristocrats, artisans and merchants formed a large military, Tyrants tookj over and were supported by the middle and working class, people overthrew tyrants and created democracy, Athens was one of the first great democracies.
500
What is Hellenistic?
Describes Greek history or culture after the death of Alexander the Great.
500
What is one thing Alexandria known for?
Trade. Had the largest library in the world. Learning capital of Greece. Euclid, Erathenes, and Archimedes.
500
A public market and meeting place in an Ancient Greek city.
Agora
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