Geography
Religion
Achievements
Politics/Economics
Social Structure
100
Ancient Greece was surrounded by ____. This made them excellent fishermen with a strong navy.
Water / Seas
100
Ancient Greeks were polytheistic. What does this mean?
Worship many gods and goddesses
100
What is a polis?
Greek city-state
100
Why did Greek city-states develop their own governments? (THINK: Geography)
They were too separated by seas and mountains
100
At what age did boys in Sparta begin their military training?
7 years old
200
What is a peninsula?
A piece of land surrounded by water on 3 sides.
200
According to Greek mythology, who was the King of the Gods?
Zeus
200
The Greeks invented these two types of theatre.
Comedies and Dramas
200
Athens had a government where citizens voted to choose their leaders. This type of government is called a _________.
Democracy
200
Athens had a strong _____. This was because they lived by the Mediterranean Sea.
Navy
300
What was the primary reason Greeks could only farm olives and grapes?
Rocky soil
300
According to Greek mythology, who killed Medusa?
Perseus
300
What city were the first Olympics games held?
Olympia
300
Sparta's government had a small group of people who held all the power. This type of government is called an ________.
Oligarchy
300
What were the women's responsibilities in ancient Athens?
Cooking, cleaning, caring for children
400
Why were the Greek city-states so isolated from each other?
Mountains
400
The Parthenon was a magnificent temple that honored which god/goddess?
Athena
400
Alexander the Great conquered many places in the world EXCEPT
India and China
400
Who fought in the Peloponnesian War?
Athens and Sparta
400
Sparta had a strong ______. This was because they were ruthless and well-trained.
Army
500
Which city is located farthest south?
Knossos
500
Who was the God of the Underworld?
Hades
500
Who wrote "The Illiad and the Odyssey"?
Homer
500
Who was the leader of Athens during their Golden Age?
Pericles
500
What is philosophy?
Thinking about thinking