Geography
Greece has many of these land features:
- A piece of land that is completely surrounded by water
What is this landform?
Islands
What city is known today for its architecture?
Athens
Why were the different cities governed separately?
It was difficult to rule all of Greece due to the geography of ancient Greece.
Who is the king of all gods in ancient Greek mythology?
Zues
What kind of people were at the bottom of the social pyramid?
(Hint: only 1)
Slaves
What kind of body of water was Greece built around?
(Hint: Different than the other ancient civilizations that we have talked about)
The ocean rather than a river.
Why was it important that Greek governments could work together?
the geography made it difficult to unite, but they still managed to work together.
Why was the Trojan War fought?
Helen left her husband for the prince of Troy and her husband wanted her back.
How did the Greeks get their main resources?
Through trading
What kind of people were on the third level of the social pyramid?
(must get 1 for points)
Household servents, helots, average class people
What geological feature prevented ancient Greeks from trading on land?
Mountains and Hills
What were some of the things that the Greeks made?
(must get 2 items to get points)
Bronze and iron weapons, gold cups, stone and wood tools,
Many cities in Greece governed themselves. What were these independent cities called?
City-States or Greek Polis
The ancient Greeks believed in many gods. What is the term for believing in many gods?
Polytheistic
What kind of people were on the second level of the social pyramid?
(must get 2 for points)
Free working people, Worriers, Military personel
Ancient Greece lacked many natural materials. What were some of these resources that they lacked?
(Get at least 2 for the points)
Timbers, Metals, Farmland
Because it was difficult to trade on land, ancient Greeks became masters of __________.
Sailing
What city was the first to become a democracy?
Athens
Why was land transportation difficult?
Rocky terrain
What kind of people were on the top of the social pyramid?
(Must get 2 for points)
Original spatains, kings, queens, Wealthy citizens
The rocky terrain of ancient Greece prevented farmers from farming. How much of the Greek land was suitable for farming?
(Hint: Percentage)
20%
What is considered to be the most popular ancient Greek sculpture?
(according to Google)
The Aphrodite of Milos, in the Louvre Museum
What city ruled with a small council of elders and elected free males?
Sparta
What were some of the jobs in ancient Greece?
(must get 2 for the points)
Artisans, Weavers, Goat herders, Stone masons
The weather was relatively warm in ancient Greece. Where did the Greeks spend most of their time?
Outside