Geography
Name the two major geographical features that had the biggest impact on Ancient Greece.
mountains and seas
Define democracy and name the city-state that used it.
a government where citizens vote directly, used in Athens
Name two major wars involving Ancient Greece.
the Persian Wars and the Peloponnesian War
Why was mythology important to Ancient Greece?
it explained the natural world through stories of gods and heroes and the Greeks wanted to be like the gods in these stories.
Name the biggest contribution of Ancient Greece to modern government.
democracy
Why was geography important to the Ancient Greeks?
it separated them into individual city states which shaped their own cultures, governments, and militaries
Define oligarchy and name the city-state that used it.
a government ruled by a small group, used in Sparta
Describe the outcome of the Persian Wars.
the Greek city-states united to defeat Persia, Athens emerged as the most powerful city-state
Who is the king of the Greek gods?
Zeus
Name one contribution of Ancient Greece to architecture.
Columns. All government buildings in the U.S. use Greek architecture style.
How did the geography of Athens influence its culture?
its location near the sea promoted sea trade and a focus on arts, education, and a Navy
What is a Direct Democracy?
direct democracy allows citizens to vote on laws themselves, every citizen votes on everything
Describe the outcome of the Peloponnesian War.
Civil War where Sparta defeated Athens, weakening all Greek city-states and leading to their eventual take over.
Name the Greek goddess of wisdom and gifted the olive tree
Athena
Name one contribution of Ancient Greece to the Olympics.
the tradition of athletic competitions to see who is the greatest.
How did the geography of Sparta influence its culture?
its isolation and fertile land promoted a militaristic and agricultural society
What is a Representative Democracy?
representative democracy is when citizens elect leaders (representatives) to vote on behalf of citizens
How did the Persian Wars impact Greek culture?
it united the city-states and inspired advancements in each city-states military
Why was the Homer's The Iliad and the story of Achilles so important to the Greeks?
Greek men wanted to be like Achilles, inspiring many warriors to fight and die on the battlefield.
Name one contribution of Ancient Greece to literature.
stories such as Homer’s The Iliad and The Odyssey tell stories of great heroes that inspire people.
How did the geographical features of Athens and Sparta contribute to their cultural development? (Name one feature for each city-state.)
Athens’ proximity to the Aegean Sea encouraged trade and a Navy, while Sparta’s fertile plains supported farming and an Army
How is Greek democracy still used in governments today? Provide two examples.
Greece had a direct democracy - Every citizen votes on everything, U.S. has a representative democracy - citizens vote for representatives to make decisions for them.
How did the Peloponnesian War weaken Greece?
it led to internal division and made Greece vulnerable to Macedonian conquest
Which King turned everything he touched into gold?
King Midas
How did Alexander the Great shape Greek culture and leave a lasting impact?
he spread Greek culture throughout his empire, blending it with local cultures.