Ancient Greece

Beginnings

100

What was the first major period of Ancient Greek Civilization?

Early Civilization: Minoans & Myceneans 

200

What was the second major period of Ancient Greece?

Classical Greece

300

What was the third major period of Ancient Greece?

Hellenistic Age

400

Where did the early Minoans create their civilization?

Island of Crete

500

What material did the Minoans have great advancements with?

Bronze

Geographical

100

What geographic feature was a heavy influence on the physical environment of Greece?

the Seas

200

What physical feature covers 75% of Greece's surface?

Mountains

300

Name all 3 seas that influence the environment of Greece.

Aegean Sea

Ionian Sea

Mediterranean Sea

400

What were the theories that led to the decline of the Minoans?

Earthquake 

Volcano erupts at Thera

War with the Myceneans  

500

What is the official name of Greece?

Hellenic Republic

Middle

100

Greece's reliance on navy and fleets is because of what?

Seafaring tradition

200

When Greece separated into individual city-states, which two became dominant?

Athens

Sparta

300

What was the functions of Greek Myths?

Explain the world 

Means of exploration

Provide authority & legitimacy

Entertainment

400

Name the 3 MVPs of crops in Ancient Greece.

Olives

Grapes

Clay

500

What is one lasting legacy of Ancient Greece?

City-states

Philosophy

Language

Politics - Democracy

Classical Age

100

Who conquered the Minoans?

Mycenaeans 

200

What are the significant events of the Archaic period?

National Literature

Resurgence of trade

Colonization of Sicily and Italy

Olympic Games

Stone sculptures

Rise of the Polis

300

What great things did the classical age of Greece produce?

Literature 

Poetry

Philosophy

Drama

Thinkers

Art

400

How do city - states function with regards to other city - states?

Each city-state is run like a completely different country; own laws, money

500

How many letters are in the Greek alphabet?

24

Government

100

What is the nickname given to Athens because of its form of government?

Cradle of Democracy

200

Who took part in Athenian government?

Men

300

The most important shrine in all of Greece dedicated to Apollo.

Oracle of Delphi

400

Who are the three great thinkers of Ancient Greece?

Plato

Aristotle

Socrates

500

The Greek Island of Hydra is car-free and by law any motorized vehicle is prohibited. 

What is the main form of transportation on Hydra?

Donkeys