Geograghy
Where was Ancient Greece?
Ancient Greece was located in southeastern Europe along the Mediterranean Sea
What type of religion did the ancient Greeks practice?
Polytheism - the belief in many gods
Which famous ancient Greek building is located on the Acropolis in Athens and is considered a symbol of ancient Greek architecture?
Parthenon
Which city-state is often credited with the development of democracy in ancient Greece?
Athens
In ancient Athens, which group of people were considered citizens and had the right to vote?
Define the word peninsula
What role did Zeus have?
What is the name of the athletic competitions that originated in ancient Greece to honor Zeus?
The Olympic Games
What was the name of the public square and marketplace that served as a center for political and social activity in ancient Greek cities?
Agora
Which city-state was known for giving women more rights and responsibilities compared to other Greek city-states, such as owning property and receiving physical training?
Sparta
Name 3 seas of ancient greece
Name at least 4 of the ancient Greek gods or goddesses.
Zeus, Hera, Hades, Athena, Ares, Aphrodite, Apollo, Demeter, Hephaestus, Hermes, etc.
Socrates, Plato or Aristotle
What were the five requirements for citizenship in Ancient Athens?
Male, Over 18, Free Status, Born in Athens, Father holds citizenship
In ancient Athens, what was the primary role of women within the household?
Managing the household and raising children
What are 3 main geographical features of ancient greece?
The main physical geographic features of Ancient Greece included mountains, islands, and the sea.
Why was Hades an original god but not an Olympian.
He was Zeus' and Poseidon's brother, but did not live on Mt. Olympus.
What was one major contribution of ancient Greek mathematicians or scientists?
Pythagoras – math; Hippocrates – medicine
What was the name of the democratic assembly in Athens where citizens could participate directly in decision-making?
The Assembly
Name at least 4 city-states in Ancient Greece
Could include: Athens, Sparta, Corinth, Olympia, Thebes, etc.
Explain how the geography of Greece both connected and separated the people.
The sea connected them through trade and travel, but mountains separated them and made unification difficult
What was the role of greek myths in Ancient Greece?
To understand/explain natural phenomenon, teach life lessons, and entertain the people
How did Greek achievements influence modern societies?
His son Ideas in democracy, art, architecture, philosophy, literature, and science are still used today
Who was the famous Athenian statesman known for his leadership during the Golden Age of Athens and for his promotion of democracy?
Pericles
In Sparta, what was the term for the serfs who worked the land and provided the Spartan citizens with food, allowing them to focus on military training?