Geography &
Government
Government
What percentage of Greece is made up of mountains?
What is 80%
During the Peloponnesian war, this military general decided to bring all of the people of Athens behind their walls
Who is Pericles
The olympic victors were crowned with a what?
What is a crown of olive leaves
Who are the Greek gods of war?
Who are Ares and Athena
This city-state was known for its large navy
What is Athens
Which form of government means "one to rule?"
What is Monarchy
The Minoans and Mycenaeans were both located on which island in Greece?
What is Crete
This was the first Olympics event for the first 50 years.
What is the dromos
The Olympian gods were said to have been descended from which Titan?
Who is Cronos
Which city-state took boys 7 years of age to be raised by the government to be soldiers.
What is Sparta
For any major decisions, there would need to be this many people gathered to vote?
What is 6,000
Alexander the Great was tutored by this Greek philosopher.
Who is Aristotle
This great Greek olympian was known for carrying a large ox on his shoulders to train for the olympic games?
Who is Milo of Croton
Who is Poseidon
The local god of this city-state was Ares
What is Sparta
The term "illegetimate ruler" refers to which form of government
What is tyranny
This Greek philosopher created the Academy and wrote The Republic
Who is Plato
Why are there 5 rings represented as the symbol of the Olympics?
They represent 5 continents: Europe, Asia, N/S America, Australia, Africa
The highest mountain in Greece was also the home of the Olympian Gods
What is Mount Olympus
During the Peloponnesian war, this city-state sent a massive invasion force to Syracuse on the island of Sicily
Who is Athens
Greece is surrounded by these 3 bodies of water.
What are the Ionian, Aegean and Mediterranean Seas
This Greek philosopher asked many questions, but gave few answers and said that the tales of the Gods were make believe
Who is Socrates
This Olympics event combined 5 events into one
What is the pentathalon
What is unusual about the birth of Athena?
She was born inside of Zeu's head and popped out fully grown
In the city-state of Athens, citizens were chosen for this group which handled the daily business of the government
What is the council of 500