Geography & Gov.
True or False: Greek city-states each had their own government.
True
Who were the earliest known civilization in Greece?
Minoans
Which war involved the Delian and Peloponnesian Leagues?
Peloponnesian War
Where did the Greeks believe their gods lived?
Mount Olympus
What type of government did Athens develop by 500 BC?
Democracy
What made the Minoans wealthy?
Successful Trade
What was the goal of Sparta’s society?
To build a strong army
What athletic event was first held in Ancient Greece?
The Olympic Games
What type of government is “rule by few”
Oligarchy
What were Spartan women expected to do while men trained?
Work
Name two Greek city-states.
Athens & Sparta
What does Philosopher mean?
Lover of Wisdom
Why is it important that Greek language and culture remained after Alexander’s empire fell?
It helped spread the Gospel years later because many people still spoke Greek.
Which philosopher introduced the scientific method?
Aristotle
List two styles of Greek columns.
Ionic, Doric, Corinthian
Who wrote the Illiad and Odyssey?
Homer
What was the terrain of Ancient Greece like?
Mountains, valleys, and islands
What caused the fall of the Minoan civilization?
Natural disasters (volcanic eruption/tsunami) and possibly invasion.
What was the end result of the Peloponnesian War?
Sparta won and expanded its empire.
Which philosopher was poisoned by Athenian leaders?
Socrates