Mythology
Who was the god of thunder?
Zeus
How many islands does Greece have?
More than 14,000 islands
Where was Sparta located?
What did Athens create?
Democracy
Where did the war take place?
Early part of the 5th century BC.
Who was the god of the sea?
Poseidon
What did ancient Greece consist of?
Large mountainous peninsulas in the Aegean Sea
What were Helots responsible of?
Agricultural duties and tasks to support the Spartans.
Why is Athens called Athens?
It is named after the Greek goddess Athena.
When did the Persian king first attack Greece?
490 BC
Who was the goddess of wisdom?
Athena
What was a common feature of Greece?
the Agora
Seven
what was the city-state great for?
Why was the Persian War so important?
Because it gave the Greeks a new feeling of confidence, leading to them accomplishing greater things
Who killed Medusa?
Perseus
How did the Geography help shape Greece?
It shaped the government and culture of the Ancient Greeks
What were the Spartans known for?
Their skill on land combat
How long has Athens continuously inhabited?
5,000 years
What caused the Persian War?
The lonian revolt
Why did Zeus create the first woman?
to neutralize the blessing of fire
What is Mount Olympus
It is a home to the Greek gods and goddesses
Why did Sparta have 2 kings?
To make sure there was another king ruling when the other one went on a military campaign.
Why weren't women allowed to vote?
Because they had significant disabilities at law compared to males.
Who won the Persian War?
The Greeks