Geography
Greece is located near what body of water?
Mediterranean Sea
Modeled after the games of ancient Greece, every four years countries around the world participate in the ________.
Olympics
Where did ancient Greeks farm?
a. on hillsides
b. in mines
c. between rolling hills
a. on hillsides
Government in the US is based on the ancient Greek idea of a _____.
a. king over one nation
b. government by the people
c. president who makes all the laws
b. government by the people
What makes the modern Olympic games different than the ancient Olympic games?
a. Today, winners receive an award
b. Today, there are running races
c. Today, there are summer and winter games
c. Today, there are summer and winter games
Which famous Greek building sits on top the Acropolis?
Parthenon
Name 4 contributions made by the ancient Greeks.
Columns, pottery, sculptures, direct democracy, Olympics
How did the ancient Greeks adapt to farming on the rocky mountains?
terrace farming
Ancient Greek men voted on their own rules and laws. This form of government is called ______.
direct democracy
Does Greece today look like it did when the Greek culture began? WHY?
No, over time the land increased and decreased as a result of various rulers and wars/battles.
Greece is on what continent?
Europe
What has inspired the design of many American buildings today?
a. Greek architecture
b. Greek art
c. Greek mythology
a. Greek architecture
In what TWO ways did the ancient Greeks adapt to being surrounded by water?
Fishing, traveling by boat, and shipbuilding
Why did the American founding fathers like the Greek form of direct democracy?
a. They wanted to be ruled by a king
b. They wanted a land where the people ruled
c. They did not want the people to have a say in the rules and laws
b. They wanted a land where the people ruled
Name a major city in ancient Greece.
Athens, Sparta, Crete
A piece of land that projects out into a body of water and is surrounded by water on three sides is called ____________.
a peninsula
What did architects of ancient Greece use in the construction on their buildings?
a. arches
b. columns
c. stone walls
b. Columns
Mountains made travel difficult.... how did the ancient Greeks adapt to that?
Name 2 human resources.
Shipbuilders, farmers, fishermen, etc.
Name a Greek god or goddess.
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Describe the physical characteristics of ancient Greece.
Rocky mountains and hills, peninsula
Name 4 primary contributions made by the ancient Greeks.
architecture
art
writing
sports
government
tool making
architecture
art
sports
government
Name 2 capital resources AND 2 natural resources.
Capital- fishing nets, shovel, pottery, ships
Natural- fish, large rocks, clay, grapes, oil
Name a Greek god or goddess.
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