Vocabulary
Geography
Religion
Democracy
City-States
100
A __________ is a government operated by ALL citizens.
democracy
100
What was the land of Greece like? The make-up of the land.
mountainous with rocky soil
100
The Greeks believed in many gods. This is known as _________.
polytheism
100
Where was democracy born?
Athens
100
Another Name for City-State
polis
200
This type of government allowed all male citizens to vote.
direct democracy
200
What geographic feature is Greece located on?
a peninsula
200
The Olympics were started to honor this god.
Zeus
200
Who was the father of Democracy
Cleisthenes
200
A time marked by Great Achievements
Classical Age
300
A ruler was known as this, if he/she invaded and conquered other city-states by force.
tyrant
300
Food was often scarce in Ancient Greece, therefore they relied on the _______ to survive.
sea
300
What were some events that the Greeks believed their gids were responsible for?
volcanic eruptions and seasons
300
What leader did democracy reach its height under?
Pericles
300
Fortress of a city state?
Acropolis
400
A government ruled by 1 king was known as ________.
monarchy
400
Ancient Greece is mostly located as part of what continent?
Europe
400
What purposes did Homer's Iliad and Oddessey serve for the Greeks?
they were used for entertainment and as part of their education system
400
The United States is a democracy. Who do we need to thank for this gift?
Ancient Greece
400
"happening place" in a city-state
agora or marketplace
500
________________ is a government ruled by the wealthy and powerful.
Oligrachy
500
Why was travel difficult in Greece?
Mountains and Seas made travel difficult
500
The ancient Greeks believed that the gods lived here.
Mount Olympus
500
Super Harsh, Strict ruler in Athens
Draco
500
What was the main thing the city-states and colonies had in common?
They were independent of other city-states/colonies....almost like small countries
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