The Ancient Greeks would be surprised if you called them Greeks. They were known as this.
What is Hellas? Greek speaking people were called Hellenenes.
100
Period of isolated, individual city states made up of large city and its
surrounding land
What is Dark Ages
100
He was 20 years old when he conquered all of Greece, Asia Minor, Egypt, Persia, Syria and Mesopotamia.
Who is Alexander the Great
100
The family valued and educated them more because they would become the next citizens of the city-state.
Who are boys
100
Temple dedicated to the goddess Athena, was built beginning in 446BC. and took 15 years to complete. To build it the workers transported 22 000 tons of marble over 9 miles. Inside was a large statue of Athena made of wood and ivory. Her golden robes were removed when there was fear of an attack. It is still there, almost intact (2000 yrs)
What is the Parthenon
200
The geography of Greece is unique. There are over 2000 of these.
What are islands.
200
Period of Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations,
built cities with palaces high on hilltops, large fleets of
ships, system of writing, collapsed because of warfare
and volcanic eruptions
What is Early Period or the Bronze Age
200
They drove Athenian calvary officers to the battle so they
could shout orders and get a better view of the battle
Who were chariot drivers
200
One or two story built around a courtyard. Gently sloping roofs covered with clay tiles. Larger ones had a small kitchen, bathing room, men's dining room and a women's sitting room
What were Greek homes like
200
Fast ships , two sails on long journeys and three levels of oars in perfect rhythm by strong men. Wooden ram stuck out of the front and was covered in bronze to strike other boats in war.
What are triremes
300
The highest mountain peak in Greece.
What is Mount Olympus.
300
Philip of Macedonia defeated the Greeks and united Greece.
After him Alexander the Great ruled and extended Greek rule from Egypt to India
What is the Hellenistic Age
300
A heavy beam to smash walls, a tall structure to scale walls
and a shield with scary faces.
What is a battering ram, a siege tower and a Hoplite shield.
300
Two typical meal items, one dessert and a drink
What is cheese, bread, fish, vegetables
Almonds, figs, apples, grapes and pomegranates
Wine mixed with water
300
The origins of this and trial by jury began in Athens. It is the basis of the Canadian government today. it means "rule by the people"
What is democracy
400
The king of the gods and goddesses.
Who is Zeus
400
This period saw a great burst of culture, the first democracy, and great works of architecture, art and drama
What is the Classical Age
400
During the Mycenaean period Greece fought a war against another city. This war was won in an unusual way and the Greek poet Homer wrote about it in his epic poem the Iliad.
What is the Trojan Horse
400
1. Body clothing, 2. foot covering and 3. protecting their skin
What is a tunic (chiton), a cloak (himation), barefoot or leather sandals and suntan prevention as pale skin was a sign of true beauty...they bathed and rubbed olive oil into their skin to keep it soft
400
These stories were an important part of Greek religion about gods and heroes who could be both mortal (human) and immortal (god-like). Greeks believed if Zeus got angry he would punish them by throwing thunderbolts at the people.
What are myths
500
The ancient Greeks lived on or near these three
seas
What is Aegean, Ionian and the Mediterranean
500
This period saw the start of trade with other nations
and city states grew more powerful. Athens and Sparta were dominant states. Colonies were set up in the Mediterranean Sea
What is the archaic period
500
The Athens (navy) and Sparta (army) were often bitter Greek rivals but they united against this foreign invader who threatened their whole region.