Greek Gods & Oracles
Education & Social Classes
Minoans & Mycenaeans
Archaic Era, Classical Era, Hellenistic Era
Trade & Forms of Government
100
Why were oracles so important to the ancient Greeks?
The Greeks were fearful of offending many gods, and wanted to find out beforehand what lay in the future
100
What were ideal Greek citizens like?
Aimed to be someone who values beauty and justice in a lifestyle that values fame, wealth, ability and virtue
100
Where do historians think Greek civilization began, and what was this civilization called?
Crete; Minoans
100
What are two important developments that took place during the archaic era?
First coin currency was introduced, the first Olympics were held, Poleis began to develop
100
What are two things that Greece traded for?
Lumber and copper (or tin)
200
How was religion closely connected to ancient Greek government?
Greece had no priesthood; ordinary officials acted as priests Few priests became very powerful – the position was just another civic duty to perform
200
Who were the slaves who accompanied young boys to school?
Pedagogues
200
What is one thing that historians know about Minoan civilization, and how do they know it?
Little evidence that Minoans waged wars because there is very few artwork that depict war; bulls were important in their society
200
What are three characteristics of the Golden Age of Athens?
Businesses grew, trade brought in profits, the city was beautified, advancements in arts and politics
200
What are two ways that the government was involved in trade?
Passed laws setting prices and controlling imports/exports; collected taxes from traders to raise money for the government
300
Who is the god of fire, who was also married to Aphrodite?
Hephaestus
300
What are four classes that were taught in ancient Greek schools?
Reading, writing, math, double flute, lyre, singing and poetry
300
Who were the Greek-speaking people who moved to the Greek mainland around 2000 BCE?
The Mycenaeans
300
The Peloponnesian Wars were primarily fought between which two city states?
Athens and Sparta
300
Who rules in an oligarchy?
Generally a few wealthy men
400
Why were oracles often very vague?
Vague oracles meant that there was a greater chance that they would be perceived as being true
400
What education did girls receive?
Domestic science (taught to read, write, math, spin, weave, embroider, sing, dance, play an instrument)
400
Why was the time period from 1100-800 BCE called the Dark Ages?
Civilization stopped progressing because less advanced invaders from the north took over Greece
400
Who took control over the Greek city states around 335 BCE?
Phillip II and Alexander
400
Who rules in an anarchy?
There is no ruler
500
Which god, who’s a son of Zeus, is also the protector of thieves and mischief makers?
Hermes
500
What three groups of people were left out of formal education in ancient Greece?
Slaves, girls, foreigners
500
Where do historians get most of their information about the Trojan War?
Homer’s epic poems, the Iliad the Odyssey
500
What happened during the Hellenistic era?
Eastern and western cultures blended together – customs, dress and religions mixed
500
What is a hereditary monarchy?
There is always an order of succession – rulers know who will take over after them
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