Geography
What were Ancient Greece's independent city-states called?
Polis
After Aexander the Great's death, what happened to his empire?
It was divided among his generals.
What were the two most powerful Ancient Greek city-states?
They were Sparta and Athens.
What is the name of the 12,000 lined Ancient Greek poem that contained history, culture, myths, and legends.
The Odyssey
What is the sequel to the Illiad?
The Odyssey
What challenged Greek farmers living in Ancient Greece?
The ground was made up of rocky soil.
Why was Alexandria in the Hellenistic era such an important city?
It became a center of learning and culture.
What was the war between Troy and the Mycenaeans called? And what was the war between the Spartans and Athens called?
The Troy VS Mycenaeans war was called: the Trojan War. The Spartans VS Athens war was called: the Peloponnesian War.
What is a philosopher?
A person who seeks wisdom in life's mysteries.
What are were Olympic Games?
A religious festival, held in honor of Zues, which held athletic competitions.
What was the climate in Ancient Greece?
Ancient Greece had hot, dry summers and mild winters.
How did Alexander the Great spread Hellenistic culture around Ancient Greece?
By conquering territories and blending Greek culture with local traditions.
From around 461 BC, which Greek leader led Greece into the "Golden Age?"
Pericles
Why was it that Greek philosophers highly valued logic?
Because they believed using logical reasoning would help uncover more mysteries of the natural world.
What is the Parthenon?
A temple built for the goddess, Athena. It was a place of worship for the Greek gods.
How did Greece's geography impact its civilizations and culture? Give 2-3 geographic features.
MUST MENTION 2-3 FEATURES.
Ancient Greece's land was covered with many rugged mountains which made reaching other civilizations hard, as a result, Greece was split into city-states. Living around the coastline allowed the use of harbors and boats which allowed them to become skilled sailors and traders. The soil was rocky as well, so large-scale agriculture was difficult.
Name one of Alexander the Great's greatest achievements.
Establishing the largest empire at the time.
What caused the Peloponnesian War to start?
The growing rise of Athens' power, which led to resentment from Sparta and intimidation to other surrounding city-states.
In Greece, what major event happened 100 years after the Assyrians expanded their empire?
Greek city-states flourished.
Who is Zeus?
Zeus is the god of the sky and thunder and the ruler of the gods.
What are the 3 seas that surround Greece?
The Aegean, Ionian, and Mediterranean Sea.
What does "Hellenistic" mean?
Relating to the Greeks.
Who pioneered the accurate reporting of events in Greece?
Herodotus
Who did the philosopher, Socrates, teach? Who did Socrates' student then teach later on? And lastly, who was the leader that was taught by the philosopher taught by Socrates' student?
Socrates taught Plato. Plato then went on to teach Aristotle, and Aristotle finally taught Alexander the Great.
What is the difference between a siren and a mermaid in Greek mythology?
Sirens are half-human, half-bird while mermaids are half-human, half-fish.