The Rise of Greek Civilization
An area of land nearly surrounded completely by water on three sides is known as a ______________.
peninsula
A type of serious drama that ends in disaster for the main character is known as ______________.
Tragedy
A public market and meeting place in an ancient Greek city is known as an ____________.
Agora
(431-404 B.C) The war fought between Athens and Sparta which involved almost all of Greece was known as the _______________________
Peloponnesian War
The word ______________ describes Greek history and culture after the death of Alexander the Great.
hellenistic
What is the high, rocky hill where early Greek people built cities known as?
Acropolis
A payment made by a less powerful state or nation to a more powerful one is called a __________.
Tribute
A seller of goods is known as a _________.
Vendor
The action taken to isolate the enemy and cut off its supplies during war is known as a _____________.
Blockade
The king that conquered Persia, Egypt, and other lands extending beyond the Indus River in the East was named _________________.
Alexander the Great
A ruler who takes power by force is known as a ____________.
Tyrant
What was the temple built under Pericles rule to honor the patron/protector and goddess of Athens, Athena called?
The Parthenon
What is one of the largest and successful city-states of ancient Greece which is the capital of Greece today?
Athens
The small Athenian army defeated the Persian army that outnumbered them 2 to 1 in the battle at _____________.
Marathon
Which Hellenistic city was the center of learning, business, and trade?
Alexandria
Greece's land is made up of mostly which landform?
mountains
Which Greek philosopher was sentenced to death for "corrupting the youth"?
Socrates
How did poor women spend their time?
They worked jobs outside of the home.
The plague and blockade contributed to the fall of which Ancient Greek civilization?
Athens
Who was the great philosopher that taught Alexander the Great?
Aristotle
What was the time period after the Trojan War where the people of Greece became isolated and struggled to survive?
Dark Ages
The Athenian leader who thrived during the Golden Age and played a major role in the development of democracy and the Athenian Empire.
Pericles
How did many people become slaves in ancient Greece?
They were captured by pirates or armies during wars.
Spartan women were expected to grow up _____________.
Strong and healthy
How was Alexander the Great similar to his hero Achilles in his death?
They both died young.