Geography
Name 5 seasons.
spring, summer, autumn, winter, monsoon
Who was the messenger who ran all the way from Marathon to Athens?
Philippides
In which season do plants begin to grow and birds build their nests?
spring
Who was the first Greek historian?
Herodotus
In which season are fruits and other crops harvested?
autumn
Olive trees
Who built the Wooden Horse during the Trojan Wars?
Epeius
How many seasons are there in the UK and how long does each season last?
4 seasons, three months
The Peloponnesian Wars
What is the formation of the shield wall also called?
phalanx
Where do cows graze during spring?
high altitude pastures
What is the difference between hoplites and cavalry?
cavalry - soldiers on horses
hoplites - heavily armed foot soldiers
How is the weather from November to February in the UK?
cool and wet
Why didn't the Spartans destroy the city of Athens when they won the war?
They were impressed with the bravery of the Athenian soldiers
How did a trireme get its name?
3 tiers of banks and oars on each side
What are vital for crops such as rice and how many people depend on it for their food?
Monsoon rains, one thousand million people
How many rowers were there on a trireme and how fast was it over short distances?
nearly 180 rowers, 10 knots (19 km per hour)
State a frog's life cycle.
Frogs hibernate, frogs lay spawn, tadpoles turn into young frogs, frogs slowly grow bigger.
Thermopylae in 480 BCE
What is the Summer like in Whitby? beach, boat, museum, visitors
beach busy with visitors, boat trips, stream railway, museum open every day
Name 5 effects caused by the climate.
Your answer
Describe the equipment of a Greek soldier.
long wooden spear with a bronze or iron tip, a sword, bronze armor, a large circular shield made of wood, leather and bronze.
What do cows do in winter? What happens to the milk production?
Cows return to the valley farms for protection, where they feed on hay. Milk production reduces.
Explain the Wooden Horse and Troy in brief.
Your answer
How did a phalanx work?