Geography
Describe the nature of the Greek Geography.
Mountainous
The first form of writing in Ancient Greece was known as:
Linear B
The power to rule rest in the hands of one person exists in which form of government? (such as a king)
Monarchy
Which battle was the first to take place in the series of the Persian Wars?
Battle of Marathon
What is a polis?
A city-state surrounded by smaller villages.
What were some of the ways the Greeks modified their lives and survival because of the mountainous terrain?
trading, fishing, and developed terraced land in order to farm
Why were the Mycenaeans known to be the first Greeks?
They were the first to speak the Greek language.
The power to rule rest in the hands of noble families exists in which form of government?
Oligarchy
What Persian War battle was known as a naval battle fought at sea?
Battle of Salamis
Why was the agora significant to Ancient Greece?
The agora was the center of business.
How would you describe Alexander the Great? Who was his father? What was his misson?
Phillip II was his father and Alexander wanted to continue on with his father's legacy by conquering Perisa.
What best describes the "Athens" way of life?
Arts and Education
The power to rule rests in the hands of a single person who develops a bad reputation over time.
Tyranny
Which battle marked the end of the Persian Wars?
Battle of Plataea
How do the Ancient Greeks still impact our lives today?
The studying of literature such as epic poems, language, and inventions.
Marathon, Thermopylae, Salamis, Plataea
What best describes the "Sparta" way of life?
Military, Strength, and Honor
The power to rule rest in the hands of all citizens.
Democracy
What was the reason behind forming the Delian League?
The city-states formed an alliance seeking protection during the Peloponnesian War.
Who was the leader of the Ancient Greek Gods?
Zeus
True or False: The Greeks were the first to write down their history.
True
What was the purpose of Greek Mythology?
Mythology teaches about religious significance and why things were they way they were in Ancient Greece
A direct democracy existed in which Greek city-state?
Athens
Who first formed the Peloponnesian League?
Sparta formed an alliance with city-states opposed to Athens.
Who was the Peloponnesian War between?
Athens and Sparta