Early Greek Civilization
An area of land nearly surrounded by water is known as a…
Peninsula
City-states in the Athenian empire paid (…) to Athens, adding to its wealth.
tribute
A fortified hill in ancient Greek city-states was called an…
acropolis
During the Peloponnesian War many Athenians died from a (…), which is widespread disease.
plague
The (…) Age describes Greek history and culture after the death of Alexander the Great.
Hellenistic
Members of rich and powerful families who rule communities are know as…
aristocrats
A person who uses reason to understand the world is called a…
philosopher
About 1/3 of the Athenian population were (…) from foreign places.
slaves
One key to Spartan victory in the Peloponnesian War was a (…) that prevented food from reaching Athens.
blockade
Which Macedonian king built an army stronger than Sparta’s, and unified most of Greece?
Philip
(Alexander’s father)
Due to ancient Greek geography, Greek communities developed separate…
Customs & Beliefs
Which Athenian leader made an important change in deciding to pay a salary to city officials?
Pericles
The agora was the center of (…) life in ancient Athens.
public
What was the one basic rule of Sparta?
Always put the city’s needs above your own.
When Alexander took control of lands, what did he want to happen with the local culture?
That it would mix with Greek culture
What are the names of the two major literary works written by Homer?
1. The Iliad
2. The Odyssey
Aristotle was the student of Plato, who himself, was the student of…
Socrates
Where did most women in ancient Athens spend most of their time?
in the home
After the end of the Peloponnesian War, Athens never again…
…dominated the Greek world
When/Why did Alexander come to power?
At the age of 20, after his father was assassinated
Name 2 details of the collapse of Greek civilization during the Dark Ages.
1. Widespread poverty
2. Diminished trade
3. Loss of practice of writing
What was the goal of ancient Greek art?
Name two characteristics of a typical private home in ancient Athens.
1. plain
2. made of mud-brick
3. centered around an open
courtyard
4. run by the woman
Explain how the relationship between different Greek city-states changed as a result of the Persian invasions.
The city-states were distracted from fighting each other by a common enemy; thus, presenting a unified front.
Provide two reasons Alexandria, Egypt was an important city?
1. Center for business and
trade
Center for learning
Math & Science flourished
World’s largest library
Lighthouse