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What is mythology?
Mythology is stories about gods and heroes that try to explain how the world works.
What type of democracy did Athens have?
The democracy in Athens was a direct democracy.
In what situations would a representative democracy work better than a direct democracy?
A representative democracy would work better than a direct democracy in a situation where there are a lot of citizens.
Why did the Greeks tell fables?
The Greeks told fables to give advice or to teach a lesson.
What are Homer’s most famous works?
Homer’s most famous works are the Iliad and the Odyssey.
How are fables different from myths?
Fables are different from myths in that fables teach a lesson while myths are meant to entertain or explain something.
Why did the Greeks develop city-states?
The Greeks developed city-states to band together for protection and stability.
What was a tyrant in ancient Greece?
In ancient Greece, a tyrant was a leader who held power through the use of force.
How did people vote in ancient Athens?
People in ancient Greece voted by show of hands, or sometimes by secret ballot.
What are aristocrats?
Aristo- means “best” and -crat means “ruler.”
How were oligarchy and tyranny different?
Tyranny and oligarchy are different in that an oligarchy is rule by a few aristocrats and tyranny is rule by one powerful leader.
What kinds of landforms are found in Greece?
The landforms found around Greece are mountains, valleys, and coastal plains.
Why do you think the Greeks built their cities around a high acropolis?
Be able to tell me what you think and tell me why you think it.
How did the Greeks use myths to explain the world around them?
The Greeks used myths to explain the world around them such as volcanoes erupting, the seasons, and thunder in the sky.
How might the difficulty of mountain travel have been a benefit to the Greeks?
The difficulty of mountain travels would provide a form of protection, keeping others from easily attacking.
How did the sea help shape early Greek society?
The sea helped shape early Greek society by providing trade and shipbuilding opportunities.
Why do you think Greek literature has been so influential throughout history?
Tell me what you think and why.
What are some ways that the Greeks have influenced us today?
List some ways that the Greeks have influenced us.
How do you think the modern Olympics are similar to the ancient Games? How do you think they are different?
Be able to tell me what you think and why. Be sure to answer both questions completely.
How did mountains affect the location of Greek settlements?
The mountains affected the location of Greek settlements by forcing the Greeks to settle in the river valleys and coastal plains separated from other settlements.
Identify each type of government in ancient Athens. Then write in the chart below a sentence explaining what role common people had in each government.
Oligarchy - aristocrats ruled
Tyranny - powerful leader ruled by force
Democracy - all citizens ruled