Ancient Greece 1
This group invaded mainland Greece and a 300 year period of the "Dark Age" occured.
Who are the Dorians
Pirates were a problems for this group of traders.
What is Minoans
This civilization built a great temple at Knossos complete with statues and paintings
What is Minoan
During the Dark Age, many Greeks fled to other areas taking their culture with them. TRUE or FALSE
What is TRUE
Offered little farmland but access to the sea for trade best describes the mountain, islands, and peninsulas of Greece's _______
What is geography
In general, Greeks worshipped
What is many gods (polytheistic)
The Greeks were inspired by the _______________ to make their own 24 letter alphabet.
Who are the Phoenicians
Both the Minoans and Mycenaeans built palaces.
TRUE or FALSE
What is TRUE
Ancient Greece is known for being the birthplace of which type of government?
What is democracy
Greek citizens were expected to defend their __________ during times of war.
What is polis (or city-state)
Valued their freedoms and took an active role in ________ - this best describes citizens of Athens and other Greek city-states.
What is government
Place where the gods were worshipped and people could take refuge during an attack by invaders
What is the acropolis (or parthenon)
An open air marketplace below the acropolis
What is an agora