Government
government where power lay in the hands of all citizens (remember not everyone was a citizen)
Democracy
What island were the earliest Greeks on.
The Island of Crete
Messenger of the gods and guide to the underworld
Hermes
a formal agreement or treaty between two or more nations to cooperate for specific purposes.
Alliances
What killed Alexander the Great.
Mosquito with Malaria
a few wealthy people held power
Oligarchy
Greece is surrounded by water on three sides. What type of landform is that called.
Peninsula
God of the sun.
Apollo
a person who studies knowledge, truth, and the meaning of life
Philosopher
What were the cities that were named after him called.
Alexandria
What group of people could vote, hold office, own property, and speak for themselves in court
Citizens
What sea is to the South of Greece.
Mediterranean Sea
(god of grapes & wine)
Dionysus
"elevated city". It's regarded as a place where temples were built to honor the local god
Acropolis
Who educated Alexander the Great
Aristotle
Who in Sparta could Veto a law
Ephors
What physical feature helped protect the ancient Greeks by making it difficult for foreigners to attack.
Mountains
The Greeks believed the gods communicated through an ___________.
Oracle
a public space used for assemblies and markets
Agora
Why did Alexander the Great not continue to move East to the Ganges River.
Soldiers Mutiny
In Athens how were the Athenians chosen for office.
Lottery System
Ionia
Where did the Greeks believe some of their gods and goddesses lived
Mt. Olympus
ancient greek culture or ideals
Hellenism
Who ruled Greece after Alexander the Great passed away.
Antigonus