Some of the crops grown in Greece are..
(Name at least 2)
wheat, barley, grapes, olives
Discovered a way to measure triangles after stating that the would could be understood through numbers
Pythagoras
Spartans were known to encourage travel and trade to other city-states. True or False?
FALSE! ALL OF THE FALSE!
Spartans were a military state and were focused on the honor of their families, their home, and themselves. They did not like ideas that were different.
What is the difference between a myth and a legend?
A myth is often focused on gods or goddesses. Legends are often based on humans.
Sparta's government during wartime
2 kings ruled together
Illness comes from nature and not a curse
Hippocrates
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
Name the 3 types of government found in ancient Greece and briefly describe them.
Oligarchy-rule by a group of aristocrats
Monarchy-rule by a king or queen
Democracy-the people can vote on government issues
Writers of comedy and tragedy plays
Aristophanes and Sophocles
Athens did not support trade because they were unwilling to accept new ideas from foreigners and did not believe academic subjects were important. True or False?
FALSE. Athens encouraged new ideas from other lands and trade. They also focused on academic education rather than military training.
The assembly is a group of citizens that...
vote on ideas presented by the elders. They help make important decisions by voting.
Built the Parthenon, a temple to honor Athena
Democracy means
citizens have a voice in government by voting
Democritus
Which products would commonly be traded in Greece?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: Name an advantage and disadvantage of living in the mountains.