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Geography/early greek
Governments of athens
Greek mythology/literature
Mixed
more mixed
100

On what geographic feature is Greece located?

peninsula
100

Why was Athens at one point considered an oligarchy? 

Small group of aristocrats ruled
100

What was often the explanation for natural events such as earthquakes?

The gods caused them 
100
Why did greece decide to establish colonies
Trade/Overpopulation
100
How does a representative democracy work.
We elect people.
200

Why was travelling difficult in Greece?

Rugged mountains
200

Who was the father of democracy in Athens?

Cleisthenes


200

Who are 3 of the Greek heroes mentioned in myths?

Theseus, jason. hercules
200
Which is not one of the sea surrounding greece

A.red sea 

B.Aegean

C.Mediterranean

D.Ionian 



A.Red sea
200
What's the definition of Polis.
A city state in ancient greece.
300

Where was the Minoans civilizations located?

Crete
300

Why was a smaller council of officials necessary? 

So big.
300

How have recent writers been influenced by the poems of Homer?

Stories 
300
What role did heroes play in greek myths. 
 Created what happened in myths.
300
What's the definition of acropolis 

a citadel or fortified part of an ancient Greek city, typically built on a hill

400

Why did the Mycenaeans put such importance on building powerful fortresses?


To keep people out
400

Why didn’t the United States establish a direct democracy? 

Too large
400

What purpose did Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey serve for the Greeks?

central to ancient greek
400
What is the name of the mountain range in greece 

A.Pindos mountain

B.Rocky mountain

C.Andies

A.Pindos
400
Who is  Homer
Greatest poet of the ancient world.
500

What is a classical age?

marked by great achievements.
500

What is a direct democracy?

everyone could vote
500

Give two examples of terms in our language that have been influenced by Greek stories?

Achilles,Tantalizing
500
What type of stories are credited to Aesop 
Fables
500
What is oligarchy 

a small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.