T or F
In Southern Europe, most of the countries face the Mediterranean sea.
True
The -------------- of Ancient Greece is considered to be between 500 and 300 BC.
The Golden Age of Ancient Greece is considered to be between 500 and 300 BC.
The end of the Minoan civilization.
The Minoans rule ended when a big volcano erupted and created giant waves that flooded much of Crete
An odd number of people was used in Athenian assemblies
To prevent a tie when voting on any issue.
The acropolis served as a meeting place, people held political and religious meetings in it.
The Agora (market) served as a meeting place, people held political and religious meetings in it.
Trade supports the economies of Southern European countries
True
Agora means ------------ in Greek
Agora means marketplace in Greek
The Parthenon
The Parthenon, ancient Greece’s most famous temple. It was built for the goddess Athena by the orders of Pericles who hired great architects and artists to construct and decorate it.
Southern Europe is also known as Mediterranean Europe
Many of the countries of Southern Europe have long coastlines on the Mediterranean Sea.
In ancient times, the Greeks were expert builders.
In ancient times, the Greeks were expert shipbuilders and sailors.
The dead Sea east of Greece is home to more than 2,000 islands.
False (The Aegean Sea east of Greece is home to more than 2,000 islands.)
The Greek word for a city-state is ---------.
The Greek word for a city-state is polis.
The Greek City-state system
Early Greece could be a dangerous place. Waves of invaders swept through the land, and violence was common. To avoid such problems, people began to band together in groups for protection. Over time, these groups developed into city-states, (political units made up of a city and all the surrounding lands.)
The climate of Southern Europe is ideal for growing many crops. Like grapes.
Southern Europe is known for its Mediterranean climate, which features warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters.
The region of north Europe includes three major types of landforms—plains, uplands, and mountains.
The region of Western Europe includes three major types of landforms—plains, uplands, and mountains.
Pericles believed that participating in government was as important as defending Athens in war.
True
A Greek city is usually built around a strong fortress, the fortress often stood on top of a hill called the ------------.
A Greek city is usually built around a strong fortress, the fortress often stood on top of a hill called the acropolis.
The Central Uplands of Europe
The Central Uplands have many productive coalfields. As a result, the area is important for mining and industry.
The Mycenaeans were given this name.
The largest fortress in their land was Mycenae, after which the Mycenaeans were named.
Many big cities around the Mediterranean today began as Roman colonies. (Ex: Istanbul in Turkey, Naples in Italy, Marseille in France)
Many big cities around the Mediterranean today began as Greek colonies. (Ex: Istanbul in Turkey, Naples in Italy, Marseille in France)
The weather in Southern Europe is very cold in the summer.
False. (Alot of Tourists visit Southern Europe in the Summer because of its warm weather.)
The European Plain provides the region’s best ----------.
The European Plain provides the region’s best farmland.
The Alps
The Alps are Europe’s highest mountain range. They stretch from southern France to the Balkan Peninsula.
The Ancient Greek city-states had to unite and work together.
Because of the Persian Empire. The Persians attacked ancient Greece twice and they lost the battles each time.
Athens was a famous and powerful Persian city-state.
Athens was a famous and powerful Greek City-state.