Government
A government where the country's power is spread out among the people.
democracy
Socrates, Plato, Aristotle
What were all young Spartan boys required to do?
Military Training
What geographic feature is most influential in making Greece a place of many city states instead of one big country?
mountains (and islands)
What two types of drama did the Greeks introduce?
Tragedy and Comedy
What is philosophy?
the study of knowledge, ethics, truth, and thinking
Leonidas
What are the names of the bodies of water surrounding Ancient Greece? (Name 2)
Aegan Sea, Mediterranean Sea, Ionian Sea
What civilization did Greek mythology influence?
Roman mythology
According to the Athenian law, who was allowed to vote?
Who are free male citizens over 18 and have joined the army.
Which great philosopher was sentenced to death for his teachings?
Socrates
Name one way which the lives of Spartan women differed from Athenian women
Spartan women could own property and travel. They could also conduct business.
What is the peak/summit (highest point) of Greece?
Mount Olympus
What were the three art styles that you find in Greek columns, even today?
Ionic, Doric, Corinthian
What do you call the meeting where people have to vote for new laws?
Assembly
Explain the quote "A friend to all is a friend to none." Give an example.
Answer may vary
What happened to children who were disabled in Sparta?
They were abandoned or killed (infantcide).
What is the largest island in Greece?
Crete
What do you call the name of the games that are held every four years?
Olympics
What do you call it when someone is banished (forced to leave the city) for 10 years?
Ostracism
Explain the quote "Any man may easily do harm, but not every man can do good to another." Give an example.
What happens to a woman when they marry a man in Athens?
They belong to their husband.
Name two countries that border Greece today.
Albania, Macedonia, Bulgaria, Turkey
Which Greek God does Mr. Wan look like?
Apollo