Types of Government
Political system which allows anyone to have a voice by voting
Democracy
The first ever groups of people in Greece were the...
Minoans and Mycenaeans
What is something that Ancient Greece did to keep intruders out?
built long walls
The Greeks invented these to create symmetry, order and balance. They are still used today in American architecture
Columns
God of Thunder
Zeus
A traditional story and they aren't exactly true
Myth
Cruel and oppressive government or rule
Dictatorship/Tyranny
The city-state of Athens was named after/dedicated to which Greek olympian?
Athena
What two geographic features effected how Ancient Greece developed?
Mountains and seas.
2 types of Greek theatre
Comedy & tragedy
God of the Ocean
Poseidon
Greeks believed in many Gods which means they are
Polytheistic
Political system that has a king or queen
Monarchy
Which of the main city states in Ancient Greece focuses more on War
Sparta
How would you describe the make up of Greece if you were looking at a map?
mostly small islands
Ancient writing style used in Ancient Greece that the Greek alphabet is based off of today
linear b
God of Underworld
Hades
This event was held every 4 years to honor Zeus
The Olympics
Political system (or lack there of) where no one rules
Anarchy
Who were the Arts most important too?
Athens
Name 3 major crops or goods that were exported (sold) out of Ancient Greece
olives, grapes, wine, olive oil, painted pottery
A long story that tells the history of Ancient Greece or events from Ancient Greece
Epic Poem
God of War
Ares
Greek Gods were also called...
Olympians
Political system that means rule by few - a few select people serve in the government
Oligarchy
Athens
Because it was hard to farm, the Greeks became very good at what?
Trading and sailing
What does the word Philosophy translate to?
Love of Wisdom
God of Wisdom
Athena
What government systems did Sparta use? Name at least 1
Monarchy & Oligarchy
Religious rule
Theocracy
True or False: Sparta let their women compete in the Olympics but Athens did not.
True
What is an Acropolis?
Name 3 Greek Philosophers
Goddess of Love
Aphrodite
What government systems did Athens use? Name at least 1
Direct Democracy & Oligarchy
Junta
What would happen to babies in Sparta if they were deemed unfit/weak?
They would be thrown off a cliff and left to die.
What percent of Greece is mountains?
75%
This teaching style encourages students to ask questions, debate and discuss
The Socratic Method
God of Archery and Music
Apollo
The 10 year war between the Greece and Troy
Trojan War