Ancient Greece Vocabulary
A traditional story and they aren't exactly true
Myth
Which of the main city states in Ancient Greece focuses more on War
Sparta
Name 5 things that we use or have today that are influenced by Greek culture.
Multiple answers...
Why did the Greeks establish colonies around the Mediterranean Sea?
to increase wealth through trade and to get resources
God of Thunder
Zeus
Rule of a few, usually wealthy
Oligarchy
Which main city state in Ancient Greece treated women more poorly
Athens
What two geographic features effected how Ancient Greece developed?
Mountains and seas.
What did they do in the Assembly of Ancient Greece?
Debated and voted on laws
God of the Ocean
Poseidon
Rule of One
Monarchy
Citizens, Vote, Legal
Democracy
What kind of land form is Greece?
A peninsula
Why does USA elect politicians to represent us in Democracy?
population is too big or they want a Monarchy
Population is too big for a direct democracy, so we need representatives
God of Underworld
Hades
All citizen participate directly in government
Direct Democracy
Who were citizens in Athens?
Free Males over the age of 18 who's father's were born in Athens
What type of fighting was Athens and Sparta known for?
Athens = Navy
Sparta = Army
What was the Athenian League called?
Delian
God of War
Ares
Someone who has the right to participate in government
What type of Government did Athens first practice?
Monarchy
Because it was hard to farm, the Greeks became very good at what?
Trading, fishing, and sailing
What was the Spartan league called?
God of Wisdom
Athena
Government where representatives are chosen
Representative Democracy
Who were the Arts most important too?
Athens
What battle included a pass that Persia struggled to cross and Sparta used to defend Greece?
Thermopolye
What were the major goods produced in Greece?
Olives
Olive Oil
Wine
Goddess of Love
Aphrodite
Rule by Force - sometimes cruel and harsh
Tyranny
How old do citizens have to be to vote? Even in Ancient Greece
18
Fierce city-state that were excellent fighters
Sparta
Name all three battles that make up the Persian Wars
Samalis, Marathon, Thermopylae
God of Archery and Music
Apollo