The Rise of Greek Civilization
Which landform dominates the country of Greece?
Mountains
The Athenian democratic leader.
Pericles
Describe the houses in Athens?
Rooms set around an open courtyard hidden from the street.
At what age did Spartan boys leave their families and go live in the barracks?
13
Alexander the Great was from which place?
Macedonia
The two famous epics about the Trojan War.
The Iliad and the Odyssey
Which two types of drama were the most common in ancient Greece?
Tragedy and comedy
What was the role of women in Athens?
To run the home: stay there, organize spinning and weaving, look after the food and supplies, and care for the children.
Spartans were expected to __________ when experiencing pain.
Hide their feelings or not show any sign of distress.
Who was Alezander the Great's famous tutor?
Aristotle
The name for the tiny nations inside Greece.
City-states
Can you still see some of the Parthenon today?
Yes
The name for the public market and meeting places in Athens.
Agoras
Sparta was known for what?
Warriors, strong and brave people
Alexander the Great ruled for how many years?
13
The type of government in ancient Athens.
Democracy
How many years did it take to build the Parthenon?
15
What were some of the jobs of slaves in Athens?
Farm labor, dig in mines, make pottery, construct buildings, forging weapons, cooked, served food, wove cloth, and care for children.
What is a difference between the roles of women in Athens and the roles of women in Sparta?
Spartan women could own land and go outside, take part in business, had to be physically strong.
How did Greek culture spread throughout Asia?
When Alexander the Great conquered places they adopted Greek culture and language.
Who benefitted from the democratic government in Athens?
The citizens, not women or foreigners.
Who was the philosopher that taught in Athens who was usually in the marketplace questioning people about their beliefs?
Socrates
Describe the bathrooms in ancient Greece.
Public, indoor plumbing, wiping with rocks, wealthy bathrooms were made of marble slabs
Why did Athens and Sparta go to war? What was the result?
Athens was treating its allies unfairly, so they sided with Sparta.
Result: Athens fell to Sparta because of a plague and because they cut off their food supply.
Who was the famous scientist that discovered how to use pulleys and levers to lift heavy objects?
Archimedes