Power Words
Long narrative poem about a hero and his journey.
Epic Poem
This civilization lived on the island of Crete, and is the earliest known civilization located in Greece. Some historians believe they either disappeared because of a volcanic eruption or an invasion.
Minoa
Was Greece polytheistic or monotheistic. Explain why.
Polytheistic because they believed in many gods who lived on Mt. Olympus.
Another name for a Greek city-state.
Polis
The next known Greek civilization that was ruled by monarchies. Their towns were surrounded by stone walls, and they may have been responsible for the disappearance of the Minoans.
Mycenae
Name one of Homer's famous epic poems based on the Trojan War.
Iliad or Odyssey
Sparta had what type of government?
Foot soldiers
Hoplites
Greece is located near which sea?
Mediterranean
This athletic event started in 800 BC, and still happens today. Honoring the god Zeus, only the best were picked to compete.
Olympic Games
Explain why Greece had many independent city-states instead of a unified country.
Because of Greece's geography, city-states were separated and didn't trust each other.
Spartan Slaves
Helots
What is Greece's most famous mountain?
Mt. Olympus
Which city-state created democracy?
Athens.
A system of government in which people can vote for leaders or representatives.
Democracy
The ___________________marked the end of the Mycenaean civilization.
Dark Ages
Name one of the famous Greek philosophers and what he taught/believed.
Plato: Socrates' student who explored what reality means, versus what is imaginary.
Socrates: creator of the Socratic Method, which forces students to use critical thinking to explore topics.
Who fought in the Peloponnesian War and who won?
Sparta and Athens. Sparta won.
Contrast Athens and Sparta in at least 3 ways.
Sparta:valued military strength, gave women more rights, owned slaves, had an oligarchical government
Athens: valued education, gave women less rights, owned slaves, had a democratic government