Greece Geography
Greek Mythology
Athens/Sparta
Persian War/Golden age
Peloponnesian War/Alexander
100
What developed as a result of Greece’s mountainous terrain?
The establishment of isolated, distinct city-states
100
What is true statement about Greek mythology?
a.It developed into a monotheistic religion over several hundred years
b.Its gods were flawless, immortal beings with supernatural powers
c.Its influence on western civilization ended abruptly with the defeat of Athens
d.It was an integral part of culture, politics, and art in ancient Greece
It was an integral part of culture, politics, and art in ancient Greece
100
Which Greek city-state cared about civic duty?
Athens
100
What best describes the outcome of the Persian Wars?
The Athenians and Spartans joined forces and defeated the Persian Empire.
100
Weakened Athens and Sparta
Ended the Golden Age of Pericles
Left Greece vulnerable to Macedonia
Peloponnesian War
200
B
200
Why was mythology so important to the ancient Greeks?
Mythology helped the Greeks explain and understand changes in nature and their lives
200
Which of the following was a characteristic shared by Athens and Sparta?
They denied citizenship to the same groups of people
200
What advantage did Athens get with Victories at the battle of Marathon and Battle of Salamis?
Athenians gained control of the Aegean Sea
200
What is the most significant evidence of growing tension between Athens and Sparta leading up to the Peloponnesian War?
Sparta forms the Peloponnesian League
300
What role did water features play in the development of Greece?
Bays and harbors along the Greek coast encouraged development of sea trade
300
Which aspect of Greek mythology is best suggested by these examples from the 21stCentury?
Apollo Theater
God of War
Nike
Greek mythology influenced western civilization
300
“[Children were] enrolled at the age of seven in companies or classes where they received uniform discipline and instruction.The major emphasis in their education was on perfect obedience....the young studied only enough of reading and writing to be able to perform their civic duties.They were taught mainly to endure pain and to persevere in battle.”
Sparta
300
What best explanation for Sparta’s involvement in the Persian Wars?
Sparta was willing to work with their former enemy (Athens) in the face of the Persian threat to all of Greece
300
A historian defending Alexander of Macedonia’s status as “Alexander the Great” would most likely emphasize which of his accomplishments?
The large amount of territory he conquered.
400
Balkan
Peloponnesus
They are two peninsulas in Ancient Greece
400
which characteristic is true of Ancient Greek mythology?
a.Greek mythology lacked a hierarchal structure
b.Greek mythology was based on a polytheistic religion
c.Greek mythology was contained within a single holy text
d.Greek mythology disappeared after the Persian Wars
Greek mythology was based on a polytheistic religion
400
Monoarchy- Aristocracy-__________ Democracy
Tyranny
400
Which of the following best supports the idea that the Age of Pericles was a “Golden Age” for Athens?
Democracy was extended so that most adult males had an equal voice and could vote
400
Conquered Greece
Ended Greek democracy, returned it to a monarchy
Military leader
Who is described in the chart shown?
Philip of Macedon
500
What strait was connected with Greece and the Aegean Sea?
Dardanelles
500
Who is the King of the gods?
Zeus
500
Draco
Solon
Reforming Athens
500
What was the most significant cause of the Peloponnesian Wars?
The belief that Athens’ increasing power needed to be checked
500
What is the best explanation for the rapid spread of Hellenistic culture into Egypt and across the Near East?
Alexander’s conquests throughout Asia