Origins of Greek Civilization
Geographically, where was the Greek civilization located?
Southern Balkan Peninsula
Islands in Eastern Mediterranean
Coast of Asia Minor
What is the Greek word for a region with its own government, laws, and army?
Polis
What were the two dominant powers during the Classical Age?
Athens and Sparta
What was the most important city in Crete?
Knossos
What are the three categories of non-citizens?
Metics, slaves, women
Where did the Greeks get most of their food?
The Mediterranean Sea
What is the name for a civilization ruled by a rich, privileged elite group of people?
Aristocracy
What is the name of the time period between the 11th and 9th centuries when the Mycenaean civilization disappeared?
The Dark Age
What is the name of the Silver coin used by the Greeks?
Drachma
Who was the leader of the gods who lived on Mount Olympus?
Zeus
What was the Greek speaking world originally called?
Hellas
Which civilization is the most famous example of a democratic government?
Athens
In Athens, who could participate in political life?
Citizens (Athenian Men)
Name three common crafts
Pottery, textiles, leather
Could women vote or participate in government?
Nope
Who was the king of the civilization on the island of Crete?
King Minos
When was the Archaic Period?
9th-6th centuries BC
Were most poleis in the mountains or on the coast?
Coast
What were the most common agricultural products?
Vines, wheat, olives
What is the name of the legend associated with Crete?
The legend of the Minotaur
Which civilization was known as the Achaeans, settled in the Balkans, built walled cities, and was dominated by warriors?
Mycenae Civilization
What were the two reasons that the Greeks created colonies?
Overpopulation
Promote trade, agriculture, and mining
Which other civilizations did the Greeks come into contact with as a result of expansion and the creation of colonies?
Phoenicians, Etruscans, Egyptians
What did the Greeks mine for?
Precious metals
Describe the typical clothing of the Greeks
Long tunics, mantle over the shoulder, leather sandals