Geography
What were the primary crops cultivated in ancient Greece?
Barley, wheat, olives, and grapes.
According to Greek mythology, who is the goddess of wisdom, defense, and war?
Athena
In which city-state did military training start at the age of 7 for both boys and girls from noble families?
Sparta
What form of government was Athens known for during its Golden Age?
Democracy
What form of entertainment spread Greek values, ideas, and beliefs through storytelling?
Bards and epics, such as Homer's Iliad and Odyssey
hat was the predominant type of livestock raised in ancient Greece?
Goats, pigs, and sheep.
Which Greek god is known as the ruler of the Underworld?
Hades
Which city-state emphasized education and the arts, considering them as important as military training?
Athens
Which form of government was predominant in Sparta, with power held by a small group of elites?
Oligarchy
What aspect of the natural world did the myth of Hades and Persephone explain the origin of?
The seasons
What is the largest island in Greece?
Crete
What significant event occurred when Pandora opened the box in Greek mythology?
She released all the evils into the world.
What were the main exports of Athens due to its location by the sea?
Olive oil, honey, silver, and wood
What type of government was characterized by a single ruler, often a king who inherits power?
Monarchy
What was the original purpose of the Olympic games?
A festival to honor the Olympians
Which seas surround Ancient Greece?
The Mediterranean Sea, Aegean Sea, and Ionian Sea.
What mythological figure stole fire from the gods and gave it to humans?
Prometheus
In which city-state did women have few rights and were expected to be in the home to take care of the household and raise children?
What form of government involves rule by a single ruler who takes power by force?
Tyranny
What structure built in Athens was dedicated to the goddess Athena?
Parthenon
What are the three main geographic regions of ancient Greece?
The mainland, the islands, and the Peloponnesus peninsula.
What was Hera's realm of responsibility in Greek mythology?
Marriage, women, childbirth, and family
What was the main focus of the Spartan economy?
Farming and agriculture
In which form of government do citizens vote on issues and share the voting power?
Democracy
What term refers to a fortified hill or elevated area in ancient Greek cities, often housing important temples and government buildings?
Acropolis