Geography
What are the landforms that encouraged the development of independent city-states in Ancient Greece?
What are mountains and islands?
Who was Alexander the Great?
Who was a ruler who spread Greek culture across several regions?
Who was the chief god in Greek mythology?
Who is Zeus?
What type of government was most commonly found in Sparta?
What is an oligarchy?
What was Athens known as the birthplace of?
What is democracy?
Which sea is NOT one of the three seas surrounding Greece?
What is the Black Sea?
What major achievement is Alexander the Great known for?
What is creating one of the largest empires in history?
What did Greek myths often explain?
What are the mysteries of life and nature?
What was the main focus of Spartan society?
What is military strength?
Who was allowed to vote in Athens?
What are citizens over 18 years old?
How did Greece's geography affect its culture and governance?
Greece's mountainous terrain and islands led to the development of independent city-states due to difficulties in travel and communication.
How did Alexander's conquests influence other cultures?
His conquests spread Greek culture and ideas throughout Asia and Egypt.
Where did the Greek gods supposedly live?
What is Mount Olympus?
How did Sparta's education system differ from Athens?
Spartan education focused on physical training and discipline, while Athenian education emphasized arts and philosophy.
What was a major cultural contribution of Athens?
What is the development of theatre and philosophy?
Name two major geographical features of Greece.
What are mountains and peninsulas?
Which famous battle did Alexander win that established him as a powerful leader?
What is the Battle of Granicus?
Who was honored at the early Olympic Games?
Who is Zeus?
What was the role of women in Spartan society?
Spartan women had more rights and responsibilities compared to women in other city-states, including managing property and education of children.
How did Athenian democracy differ from modern democracy?
Athenian democracy was direct, meaning citizens voted on laws themselves, while modern democracy is representative.
How did the geography of Ancient Greece influence trade and economy?
The location among the seas facilitated trade, while the mountains limited agricultural land, leading to reliance on trade for resources.
What was the significance of Alexander’s empire in relation to the Hellenistic period?
What is the spread of Greek culture leading to a blend of Greek and Eastern cultures?
Name a common theme found in Greek myths.
What is the consequences of unwise behavior?
What was the outcome of the Peloponnesian War for Sparta?
What is Sparta emerged victorious over Athens?
What was the significance of the Battle of Marathon?
What is it a key victory for Athens against Persia that boosted Athenian morale?