Geography of Ancient Greece
Name a body of water that borders Ancient Greece
the Ionian Sea to the west, the Aegean Sea to the east, and the Mediterranean Sea to the south
Ancient Greece began as a ----------------------- and slowly transitioned to a ---------------------- (form of government).
Oligarchy to Democracy
Alexander the Great was born in...?
Pella, Macedon
The Peloponnesian Wars were fought between...
Athens and Sparta
Mr. Martin attended this High School?
North Hall High School
In Ancient Greece, each "City State" was separated primarily because of ----------------- terrain.
Mountanious
What is an oligarchy?
A government that has power in the hands of a few.
When Alexander the Great conquered Egypt, the people believed him to be a --------------- because of the size of his military ?
A Pharaoh
List one of the two reasons (that we discussed in class) for the start (or the cause) of the Peloponnesian Wars.
Access to valuable trade routes in the Mediterranean.
Disputes over forms of government ( Democracy vs. Oligarchy)
True or False: There are more than 400 McDonalds locations in the state of Georgia.
True: 449 in Georgia
The Geography of Ancient Greece led its people to be a ------------------- culture (think jobs).
"Seafaring" (or maritime)
What is a "Direct Democracy" ?
Where citizens vote "directly" themselves on issues of laws, war, and representatives. They have the power to represent themselves!
Alexander the Great had a desire to spread Greek Culture all throughout the known world. This included language, religion, and other cultural practices. What do historians now call this concept (as it relates to Ancient Greece)?
Hellenism
Describe the values of Sparta. Provide two distinctions.
Fierce Loyalty
Emphasis on military
Emphasis on self reliance
This continent is the only one in the world without an active Volcano.
Australia
What purpose did the Acropolis serve in Ancient Greek "City States"?
As a fort or refuge from attack.
Where would a citizen of Ancient Greece go within the City State to hear live political debates?
The Forum
What is the significance of the Library at Alexandria?
This Library at Alexandria is a great example of Cultural Diffusion? At this library in Egypt, collections of Egyptian, Greek, and Persian literature all were collected together. Alexander the Great desired to create this collection to promote the idea of Hellenism.
Describe two values of Ancient Athens
Emphasis on creating a "well rounded" individual.
Emphasis on promoting participation in government affairs.
How many sacks does Lakeview Academy defensive lineman, Tristian Harris, currently have on the season?
According to Max Preps
2