Collection of stories or myths that tell about a certain culture's history, heroes and gods or goddesses.
100
Who rules in a democracy?
The people
100
Certain people were considered citizens in Greek city-states. Who was able to vote in elections in Ancient Greece?
Only men
200
What does acropolis literally mean?
City on a hill
200
What is the difference between a peninsula and an island?
A peninsula is a piece of land that is surrounded by water on three sides and an island is completely surrounded by water
200
This famous poet lived in Ancient Greece and wrote the Illiad and the Odyssey, two famous myths that tell about Greece's history
Homer
200
Corinth was run by one aristocrat (rich man) who took power away from the other rulers. What type of government did Corinth have?
Tyranny
200
Describe what an oligarchy is
Government that is ruled by a few wealthy nobles
300
Define what a citizen was in Ancient Greece
Someone who can participate in the voting process in Ancient Greece.
300
How did the mountains affect those in Greece?
It made it difficult for one ruler to unify all of the city-states
It kept the city-states isolated and independent
300
How did mythology connect to Greek culture?
It gave religious insight to those living in Ancient Greece
300
In the US, citizens vote on representatives who make laws in the Senate and House of Representatives. What type of government does the US have?
Indirect Democracy
300
Who rules a monarchy and what gave them the right to rule?
A King or Queen and they thought God gave them the right to rule
400
What does "democracy" mean?
Ruled by the people, for the people
400
Name three ways in which being close to the water helped those in Greece?
It helped those with fishing, shipbuilding and eventually trading which led to a large income
400
What mountain was it believed that the Gods and Goddesses lived on?
Mount Olympus
400
Sparta was run by two kings, council of 5 elders, and a group of 23 men over the age of 60. What type of government did Sparta have?
Oligarchy
400
What is tryanny?
Form of government where a ruler takes power in an illegal way; takes advantage of poor people for their advantage
500
Sparta and Athens were known for having agoras. What was an agora?
An open space used for business and public activities.
500
Who were the first group of people to inhabit Greece?
Minoans
500
Athens brought together hundreds or thousands of citizens to make laws and run the courts. What type of government did Athens have?
Direct Democracy
500
What is the difference between a direct and indirect democracy?
Direct democracy is where EVERY person makes decisions on the laws and an indirect democracy is where citizens elect representatives to make political decisions on behalf of them