Greece's Geography
Greece has 6000 of these
Islands
The Ring of Gyges gave what power that was abused in the story?
Invisibility
Democracy or "demokratia" can be translated as what in English?
"Power of the people"
The Olympics were held every 4 years to honor which god?
Zeus
How was Sparta able to defeat Athens in the Peloponnesian War?
Athens was weakened from a plague and they made a series of bad decisions
Alexander became King of Macedonia at what age?
20 years old
The Greek word for city-state is a
Polis
Philosophy comes from the words "philos" and "sophia" meaning what?
"Philos" = Love. "Sophia" = Wisdom/Learning. "Love of Wisdom"
Despite being a democracy, only ____% of the people could vote
20%
Winners of Olympic events would receive what as a prize?
Olive Branch Wreaths (Crowns)
For what purpose were Spartan women given so many freedoms?
Giving women more freedoms like getting an education or choosing their own husbands would allow them to give birth to strong Spartans
How did Alexander spread Greek ideas?
Through conquering and creating a vast empire
What is the difference between a peninsula and an island?
Peninsula is surrounded by water on 3 sides, island is all sides
This Greek philosopher is considered the "Father of Philosophy"
Socrates
This Athenian brought about Athens' "Golden Age" reaching the peak of ancient civilizations
Pericles
Name FOUR Olympic events during the days of ancient Greece
Running, Jumping, Discus/Javelin Throwing, Boxing, Horse Events, Wrestling, and Pankration (MMA Fighting)
Identify TWO differences between Spartan and Athenian women
Spartan women were educated, encouraged to be physically fit, and could marry/divorce whoever they wished. Athenian women could not
Alexander ordered the construction of this ancient wonder in his Egyptian city of Alexandria
The Great Library of Alexandria
Identify and explain 3 parts of a Greek city-state
Acropolis = Highest point in a city-state. Agora = Marketplace/Meeting place. Theater = Place to watch plays. Gymnasium = Place to exercise. Temples = Place for religious worship. City Walls = Provided protection
What was the main purpose of Glaucon telling the story about Gyges and his ring?
Glaucon wanted to prove that humans will act evilly if they know they will not be caught
Identify TWO requirements for Athenian citizenship
Both parents must have been born in Athens, must be male, and must be a free person.
Sparta and Athens - What was the main purpose of the Delian League?
To unite different Greek city-states in order to prepare for a future Persian invasion
Identify 1 of the main causes of the Peloponnesian War
1. Athens/Sparta rivalry made them hostile to each other. 2. Sparta feared Athens power with the Delian League. 3. Athens threatened Corinth, an ally of Sparta which caused them to declare war on Athens
What does the term "melting pot" mean and how does this apply to Alexander the Great's empire?
Alexander combined the styles and peoples of Greek, Indian, Persian, and Egyptian cultures to create a new one known as "Hellenistic"
Identify and explain 1 positive and 1 negative about Greece having many natural barriers
Positive - Provided protection from hostile invaders. Negative - Made trade, communication, and travel harder. Also left many Greeks isolated and territorial
For what reason were Spartan women given more freedoms than women living in other Greek city states?
Sparta wanted their women to give birth to the strongest, smartest, and most powerful soldiers.
This Athenian was "The Father of Democracy"
Cleisthenes
Identify and explain 2 differences between the ancient and modern Olympics
1. Only Greeks could compete in ancient while anyone can in modern. 2. Ancient = 5 Days Long, Modern = 16 Days Long. 3. Only men could compete in ancient. Men and women can compete in modern. 4. Olympics held in Greece for ancient. Modern Olympics held across world
Identify TWO ways Athens abused their power over the other Greek city states who were in the Delian League
1. Took money meant for the League and used it to enrich Athens. 2. Treated the other members like servants. 3. Threatened anyone with war if they tried to leave
Identify TWO reasons Alexander became known as "The Great"
Never lost a battle, build one of the largest empires in all of human history, and accomplished so much at such a young age