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Greek Mythology
100

belief in one god

monotheistic

100
A large mass of land, three sides of which are bordered by water
What is a "peninsula"?
100
A large athletic competition, involving many sports, born in Ancient Greece, in which many city-states participated. It developed into the biggest international athletic competition in the world today.
What are the Olympics?
100

Why did it matter if you were a citizen in ancient Greece?

Only citizens were allowed to vote in a democracy.
100

This god was the ruler of all the Greek gods. The Olympics were held to honor him.

Who is Zeus?

200

Demos means "people" in Greek

What does "kratos" mean?

power

200

Why the Greek city-states developed separately from each other

the unique geography- they were separated by the land and sea

200
The worship or belief in many gods and/or goddesses.
What is Polytheism?
200
A form of government in which the ruling power is in the hands of one person who is *not* the lawful king or queen, where that power is usually taken by force.
What is Tyranny?
200

If there were a tsunami that devastated the coast of Greece, people may say this god was angry

Poseidon

300
A person who has certain rights and responsibilities in his or her country or community
What is a citizen?
300

True or False:

Ancient Greeks had all the resources they needed to sustain their civilization so they never had to trade.

False

300

One of the most important agricultural exports in Greece. A staple food.

What are Olives? (or Wine)

300
Greece (Athens, in particular) is the birthplace of this form of government, that the United States uses today.
What is Democracy?
300
The goddess who was the daughter of Uranus and the wife of Hephaestos. She was known as the goddess of love and beauty.
Who is Aphrodite?
400

An open air marketplace

What is "Agora"?

400
A large hill where city residents could seek shelter and safety in times of war
What is Acropolis?
400

Who helped spread Greek culture all the way to Egypt and Asia?

Alexander the Great

400

A system of government in which the ruling power is in the hands of one person- a king or queen

What is Monarchy?

400

What purpose did the Greek myths serve?

the stories allowed ancient Greeks to explain the world around them.

500

In this type of democracy, citizens discuss and vote on every law

direct democracy

500

Which body of water was most central to trade and transportation within ancient Greece?

Aegean Sea

500
An almost-invulnerable Greek god, who died from an arrow in his heel, his only vulnerable spot.
Who is Achilles?
500

A system of government where a small group of the richest and most powerful citizens controlled decision making. They typically got power by overthrowing the king using the military

What is Oligarchy?

500
This god had a violent temper and was known as the god of war.
Who is Ares?