Vocabulary
A piece of land surrounded by water is called?
Islands
What type of physical land feature was common in ancient Greece?
Mountains
A system of government where the whole population has an opportunity to vote and create laws
Democracy
This god was known as the 'King of the gods'
Zeus
A giant wave usually caused by an earthquake beneath the ocean floor or a volcano
A piece of land surrounded by water on 3 sides is called?
Peninsula
Unlike other civilizations, what would you NOT find in ancient Greece?
Rivers
A system of government ruled by a single king or queen and where the crown is inherited by the children
Monarchy
This is the place where people would meet to discuss politics, family life, etc.
Agora
Greek for 'Elevated City' where most temples were located
Acropolis
An inhabited place with complete control over the surrounding countryside
City-State
What was the advantage of building a city on a hill?
The hill protected the people from invaders and floods
A government with a cruel and oppressive leader who was most likely a very good military leader
Tyranny
This group of people where excluded from voting in ancient Athens
Women and Slaves
A traditional story about gods, ancestors, or heroes that may seem a bit far fetched
Myth
Another word for city-state in ancient Greece
Polis
This is the highest point in Greece and is home to the god/goddesses
Mount Olympus
A government ruled by a few wealthy individuals
Oligarchy
A wild and uncivilized person who was NOT a member of Greece society
Barbarian
The Olympics
What are weather patterns characterized by mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers called?
Mediterranean Climate
What are the 3 seas of Greece called?
Aegean, Ionian and Mediterranean Seas
Issues discussed by people affecting the city-states of Ancient Greece
Politics
These people were 'government officials' and were very wealthy people as well
Aristocrats or Oligarchs
A brief story that leads to a moral ending and often uses animals as characters
Fable