Geography
The ancient Greeks did not like to travel on land because...
It was difficult to travel through the mountains.
Which form of government in a Greek city-state usually came first?
Monarchy
What best describes a child's education in Sparta?
Both boys and girls got military training.
What did Alexander do to help unite the Greeks under his rule?
Gave them a common enemy.
What is one way the modern Olympics are like those of ancient Greece?
What made farming in ancient Greece especially difficult?
Rocky Soil
What kinds of laws did the oligarchs pass?
laws that favored the rich
Athenians bought and sold goods at a marketplace called the ...
Agora.
Why is Alexander called “Great”?
He conquered a huge area.
Greece is a peninsula. What is a peninsula?
A piece of land surrounded by water on three sides.
What is a reason why the ancient Greeks produced so much olive oil?
They could grow olive trees in a small space.
Oligarchs were thrown out of power by a partnership between ...
Army leaders and poor people.
How could education in Athens be described?
Book learning and physical training were both important.
What happened to the people in the towns and cities that resisted Alexander’s rule?
They were sold into slavery.
Sometimes, Greek communities would fight. What was their main reason for fighting?
More Land.
The ancient Greeks raised these animals on their farms because these animals did not need flat land to graze...
In a tyranny, what allowed the leader to rule?
military force
Unlike the women of Athens, the women of Sparta ....
Could own property.
Alexander’s plan to unite his empire included ...
respecting cultures in conquered lands.
How did most kings in ancient Greece come to power?
Inherited from a relative.
Why did ancient Greek communities trade?
to get goods they needed.
How was democracy in Athens different from other ancient forms of government?
All citizens shared ruling power.
What was a major difference between Athens and Sparta that dealt with education?
Athens focused on good citizenship and Sparta focused on military training.
Why did Alexander adopt cultural practices of the people he conquered?
To show respect to the people he conquered.
What is the term for a person who has certain rights and responsibilities in a city-state or nation?
A Citizen.