Ancient Greece Geography
Who were the only people allowed to vote in ancient Greece?
Only men born in Greece could vote.
Name one of the human resources that ancient Greeks had?
Shipbuilders, fishermen, farmers
What were two challenges faced by Greek farmers?
1) Lack of farm land 2) Water was scarce 3) They weren't able to grow many crops 4) It was hard to claim land
What has inspired the design of many American buildings today?
Greek architecture
Where did ancient Greeks farm?
They farmed on the hillsides.
When the men in ancient Greece got together how did they vote?
They voted yes or no by raising their hand.
Name a natural resource that ancient Greece had?
Fish, large rocks
The ancient Greeks gave us one of the best contests in the world that we still celebrate every four years. What is it called?
The Olympics
Which is a physical characteristic of ancient Greece?
rocky hills and mountains
Why did the American founding fathers like the Greek form of Direct Democracy?
They wanted a land where the people ruled.
Name a capital resource that the ancient Greece had?
Fishing nets, shovel, wood, hammer
What did architects of ancient Greece use in the construction of their buildings?
columns
Greece is located near what body of water?
The Mediterranean Sea
Ancient Greek men voted on their own rules and laws. This form of government is called what?
Direct Democracy
What is a natural resource that travelers from Asia brought to ancient Greece and eventually became a treasured crop?
Lemons
What were some crops farmers grew?
They grew grapes and olives.
What is one of the most famous buildings on Earth built as a temple to honor Athena, the goddess of wisdom?
The Parthenon
How four different ways did the ancient Greeks adapt to their environment?
Farming, fishing, trade, and shipbuilding
Government in the United States is based on the ancient Greek idea of what?
Government by the people.
What capital resource was used for storing oil and wine and was decorated by the ancient Greeks?
Greek urns or jugs
What animals did they raise?
They raised sheep, goats, pigs, and chickens.
What are four contributions made by the ancient Greeks? You only have to name one, though.
Columns, pottery, the Olympics, and Direct Democracy