Geography
Land surrounded by water on three sides.
This god is the ruler of the gods and is associated with the sky, thunder, and the eagle.
Zeus
What are the first two letters of the Greek alphabet?
Alpha and Beta
What is a polis?
A Greek city-state
Which polis gave women a lot more freedom?
Sparta
Because they were on the coast, Athenians had the best blank in the world.
Navy
This goddess is associated with love and beauty.
Aphrodite
This festival was celebrated in honor of Zeus. It consisted of sporting events, feasts, and more.
The Olympics
What is an oligarchy?
Rule by a few
What did boys learn in Athens?
Reading, writing, math, and oration
What island did the Minoans live on?
Crete
Twins: the brother is considered the sun god and his sister is associated with the moon.
Apollo and Artemis
This philosopher believed in finding absolute truth through the Socratic method.
Socrates
Who led the Spartan 300 in the Battle of Thermopylae?
Leonidas
What did boys learn in Sparta?
Reading, writing, and war!
What continent is Greece on?
Europe
How were myths used in Ancient Greece?
1. Entertainment (Theater)
2. To explain the world around them.
3. To worship the gods.
4. To explain names, emotions, etc.
This philosopher introduced the "golden mean"
Aristotle
Who fought and won the Battle of Salamis?
The Athenian Navy
Who could serve Athenian democracy?
All male citizens.
How much of Greece is made up of mountains?
75-80%
What type of religion did the ancient Greeks practice?
Polytheism
This man is considered the father of history.
Herodotus
Which Polis's government was a democracy?
Athens
Who is the Queen of the Classroom?
Mrs. Turley