Show:
The Land
The People
Government
Art/Architecture
Sports/Legends/Myths
100
What continent is Ancient Greece on?
Europe
100
Why did the people fish a lot?
Because of the Mediterranean Sea
100
Democracy means people get to _________ for their rules and laws.
Vote
100
Name one type of art in Ancient Greece.
paintings, mosaics, or sculptures
100
What famous sporting contest began in Ancient Greece?
the Olympics
200
What body of water surrounds Ancient Greece?
The Mediterranean Sea
200
Where did the people farm and why?
On the hillsides because the mountains did not have rich soil.
200
Ancient Greece was the birthplace of ___________.
democracy
200
What is the most famous building in Ancient Greece?
the Parthenon
200
What was the prize for winners of Olympic events?
olive wreath crown, money
300
Greece has a lot of what 3 things?
mountains, hills, and islands
300
What did 3 things did the people do because of the Mediterranean Sea?
fish, build ships, trade
300
Which people were allowed to vote in Ancient Greece?
Men, people who had land, citizens
300
What is special about Greek buildings?
columns
300
What were some of the earliest Olympic games?
running, wrestling, javelin throw, long jump
400
Greece did not have very much __________.
Rich soil
400
Why did the people have small, isolated communities?
Because the mountains separated them.
400
Who could not vote in Ancient Greece?
women, slaves, foreigners, people who did not own land
400
Where is one place we see columns used today?
Whitehouse, capitol building, Washington and Lee
400
Summarize the story of the Trojan Horse.
The Greeks pretended to give the Trojans the gift of a giant wooden horse. Inside the horse, Greek soldiers were hiding. When the horse was brought into the city, the Greeks came out and attacked the city.
500
What word do we use to describe Ancient Greece since it is surrounded by water on 3 sides?
A peninsula
500
Cause: Ancient Greece did not have the best soil for farming. What was the effect?
The people had to trade with other countries for much of what they needed.
500
What is the difference between direct democracy and representative democracy?
In direct democracy, everyone gets to vote on the rules and laws. In representative democracy, the people elect representatives to make the rules and laws for everyone.
500
What is a mosaic?
A picture made with broken pieces of glass
500
Retell one of the myths we read about in class.
Echo/Narcissus Seasons