Ancient Greece
A form of Greek literature performed on stage, focusing on tragedy and comedy.
What is drama.
Which of the main city states in Ancient Greece focuses more on War
Sparta
This physical feature made it difficult for Greek city-states to unite and encouraged the development of independent poleis.
What are mountains.
In Sparta, this small ruling group held political power.
What is an oligarchy.
This conflict between Athens and Sparta that lasted nearly 30 years.
What is the Peloponnesian War.
The study of fundamental questions about knowledge, reality, and existence.
What is philosophy.
Which main city state in Ancient Greece treated women more poorly
Athens
The name of the marketplace, or public meeting area, in a Greek polis.
What is an agora.
Name a Greek philosopher
Aristotle, Palto, Socrates
In Athens, citizens could participate in the democratic process, but these two groups were excluded.
Who are women and slaves.
This is a piece of land surrounded by water on three sides.
What is a peninsula.
This form of government, developed in Athens, allowed citizens to vote directly on laws.
What is democracy.
This important geographical feature provided Greeks with food, trade opportunities, and the spread of ideas.
What is the Mediterranean Sea?
What country modeled their government off of Athens?
USA
These wars were fought between the Greek city-states and the Persian Empire.
What is the Persian War.
A period of great prosperity, cultural achievement, and stability.
What was the Golden Age.
Who were citizens in Athens?
Free Males
A fortified hilltop, often the religious and political center of a Greek polis.
What is the acropolis?
What is a deity?
God
The conflict between Athens and Sparta, which led to Athens' downfall, is known as this.
What is the Peloponnesian War.
This leader was an early step toward democracy by writing the first, harsh legal code.
Who was Draco.
What type of Government did Athens begin with?
What is a monarchy
Where were Olympics held?
Olympia
Were members of rich families who owned large farms and were politically powerful
Aristocrats
This temple, located on the Acropolis, was dedicated to Athena.
What is the Parthenon.