Big Vocabulary
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.
Name the 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, Plato, Socrates
In Athens, citizens could participate in the democratic process, but these two groups were excluded.
Who are women and slaves.
This is a story that explained events, beliefs or actions.
What is a mythology?
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?
This was the ultimate Hellenistic city in Egypt
What is Alexandria?
Athens or Sparta? Which had the most powerful navy, and who had the most powerful military?
What is Athens had the most powerful navy, and Sparta had the most powerful military?
A period of great prosperity, cultural achievement, and stability.
What was the Golden Age.
What 3 qualifications were needed to be a citizen in Athens?
What is free males, 18 years old or older, parents both born in Athens
A fortified hilltop, often the religious and political center of a Greek polis.
What is the acropolis?
Define deity
A God
The conflict between Athens and Sparta, which led to Athens' downfall, is known as this.
What is the Peloponnesian War.
This structure was an awe-inspiring temple dedicated to Athen
What is the Parthenon?
What type of Government did Athens begin with?
What is a monarchy
Where is Sparta located in relation to Athens? Answer in the form of North, South, East, or West.
What is South?
These were members of rich families who owned large farms and were politically powerful
Aristocrats
This ruler had three goals: beautify Athens, strengthen democracy, and increase Athen's power in the wider world
Who is Pericles ?