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
What jobs/roles did citizens of Athens most likely have due to its geography?
Sailors, Fishermen, and Shipbuilders.
Define oligarchy and name the city-state that used it.
a government ruled by a small group, used in Sparta
Who won the Persian Wars?
Greece or Greek City States
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.
Other than fishing, what purpose did the Aegean Sea serve to Greek City States?
Trade or Transportation
What is a Direct Democracy?
direct democracy allows citizens to vote on laws themselves, every citizen votes on everything
Who won the Peloponnesian War?
Sparta or the Peloponnesian League.
Name the Greek goddess of wisdom and gifted the olive tree
Athena
Name the most important purpose of the Olympics in Ancient Greece.
To compete to be the best athlete.
What city did King Leonidas and his 300 Spartans have their last stand at?
Thermopylae
What is a Representative Democracy?
representative democracy is when citizens elect leaders (representatives) to vote on behalf of citizens
The end of the Persian War started which two leagues to go to war?
Delian League and Peloponnesian League
Achillies
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 military development and style?
Athens’ proximity to the Aegean Sea encouraged a Navy, while Sparta’s mountains and plains supported a land based army.
Who was the Athenian that led the city during the Golden Age and allowed the all of the people within the city's walls during the Peloponnesian War?
Pericles
After Alexander the Great's death, what happened to his empire?
It fell apart.
Which King turned everything he touched into gold?
King Midas
What was Alexander the Great's most important achievement?
He spread Greek Culture.