Greece Government
What are the four types of government from Ancient Greece?
Monarchy, Tyranny, Democracy, and Oligarchy.
Where is Greece located?
Greece is a modern-day country located in Southeast Europe. Greek territory also extended into parts of Africa and Asia during ancient history.
Who is the god of the sea?
Poseidon
What kind of surroundings does Sparta have?
Mountains and fresh spring water.
What kind of surrounding does Athens have?
They Are surrounded by the sea.
What is Oligarchy?
"The Rule of The Few". A type of government where the power is shared among a small group of people.
What are the physical features of Greece?
Mountains and hills cover the majority of the land, including the Pindus Mountains in central Greece and Mount Olympus in northern Greece.The entire region is bordered by three bodies of water
Who is the god of wisdom?
Athena
When does Sparta send boys to survive?
7 years old
Who is allowed to attend school in Athens?
Men and Boys.
What is Tyranny?
"The Rule of One". A type of government that uses force to rule.
How did the sea affect civilization in ancient Greece?
The sea provided the Greeks with an additional food source and an easier travel route than the mountains.The sea provided the Greeks with an additional food source and an easier travel route than the mountains.
Who is the god of the underworld?
Hades
How much of the land in Sparta is owned by women?
40% of land is owned by women
Where are women in Athen allowed to go?
They are allowed to go into the courtyard to see the sun and they allowed inside the house that's it.
What is Democracy?
"The Rule of Many". A type of government where people rule themselves.
What was the other benefit from the sea?
Some cities developed powerful navies to fight in wars and protect Greek ships.
Who is the god of storms?
Zeus
Who are allowed to vote in Sparta?
Women and men.
Who are allowed to vote in Athens?
Men and Boys only.
What is Monarchy?
"The Rule Of One". A type of autocracy where a single king or queen rules a civilization. Power is hereditary, as the ruler’s oldest son or daughter usually inherits power after their death.
How did geography affect civilization in ancient Greece?
The mountains and seas isolated Greek communities from one another, which resulted in several groups each forming their own polis. Polis: city-state in ancient Greece, where a city and its settlements in the surrounding countryside act as an independent state.
Who are the three big gods?
Zeus, Hades, and Poseidon
Why does Sparta have an advantage when it comes it fighting?
They have higher ground and strong walls.
Does Athens have natural drinkable water resources?
No.