Geography
TRUE or FALSE: There are a lot of flat open spaces suitable for farming in Greece
False
Who were the Minoans and the Myceneans?
The first two cultures to settle Greece
This empire, also called ancient Iran, invaded Greece twice, in 490 BC and in 480 BC.
What did the ancient Greeks use mythology to explain?
How the world works
The Greek city-state of Athens is known for what type of government?
Briefly describe two important geographic features of the land the Greeks lived in.
1) The sea
2) The mountains
What did all major powers of the Bronze Age rely heavily on for war?
Chariots
What is a hoplite?
A heavily armed foot soldier with large round shields, spears and swords
This god was a loyal brother to Zeus and is known for the kidnapping the goddess Persephone, which resulted in the changing of the seasons
Hades
This Greek philosopher was obsessed with asking questions about moral knowledge
Socrates
Name ONE crop and ONE animal that was well suited to Greece's environment
1) Olives, wheat, barley, grapes
2) Sheep, goats, cattle
What TWO raw materials were needed to make bronze tools?
1) Copper
2) Tin
What type of fast warship did the Greeks use in warfare (HINT: It starts with the letter "T")
Trireme
TWO of the earliest works of Greek literature, written by Homer, were the _____________ and the __________.
The Iliad and The Odyssey
This early Greek invention allowed Bronze Age Greeks the ability to carry lots of stuff over long distances
Longboat
Because they were surrounded by the sea, the Greeks became known for their skill in what two things?
Sailing and shipbuilding
Name the THREE great players in the Mediterranean during the Bronze Age
1) Egypt
2) Hittites
3) Myceneans
Which important leader of Athens is known for his defense of democracy during the Peloponnesian War
Pericles
Greeks who wanted advice from the oracle, traveled to ______________________
Delphi
Who was permitted to use Greek gymnasiums?
Wealthy males over the age of 18
Name THREE ways that mountains shaped culture in Greece
1) It was difficult to travel
2) Communities were often isolated
3) Greeks learned to rely on the sea
Name 2 possible reasons for the Bronze Age collapse
1) Invasion by the Sea People
2) Climate
3) Volcanoes
4) Societal collapse
The Peloponnesian War was primarily a conflict between what two powerful Greek city-states?
Athens and Sparta
Name THREE differences between Disney's Hercules and Greek mythology (OR between Percy Jackson and Greek Mythology)
*Answers may vary
Philosopher kings