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100
The Minoans lived on what Greek island?
Crete
100
How did the Greeks conquer Troy?
They built the Trojan Horse
100
What is a philosopher?
A person who uses reason to understand the world
100
How many major Olympian gods are there?
12
100
What period of time marked a decline in Greek art and thinking?
The Dark Ages
200
How did Greece grow rich?
Through trade, tributes, and silver mining
200
What type of government did Greece have?
democracy
200
A member of a rich and powerful family is known as ______
Aristocrat
200
Why are the acropolis and the Parthenon important to Greek society?
They are important religious centers
200
How did Greek city-states interact with each other?
Through competitions like the Olympics
300
How does the geography of Greece differ from other ancient civilizations?
Greece was mountainous and not known for farming. Greek civilization developed near the sea instead of near major rivers.
300
What social class did the tyrants belong to?
Middle/working class
300
How did Socrates teach people about their beliefs?
He asked questions that caused people to think
300
A sacred site used to consult a god or goddess is called ______
Oracle
300
What is an epic?
A long poem used to tell a story
400
What two civilizations developed in early Greece?
The Minoans and the Mycenaeans
400
Who is considered a citizen in democratic Athens?
Men 18 and older with Athenian-born parents
400
What is a tribute?
A payment made by a less powerful state to a more powerful one
400
How did the Greeks honor their gods?
By holding festivals, offering food, and building temples
400
Why is Hercules forced to perform the 12 Labors?
To gain immortality
500
How did Greece's geography lead to the development of city-states?
Greece's mountains made communication difficult between cities, so cities developed their own rules, customs, and government.
500
What was the greatest accomplishment of Pericles?
The construction of the Parthenon
500
The teachings of Socrates influenced what two famous thinkers?
Plato and Aristotle
500
Why was the Trojan War fought?
To retrieve Helen, Queen of Sparta, back from the Trojans
500
Name and define the two types of plays the Greeks were known for.
Comedy- a humorous play that makes fun of politics Tragedy- a serious story that usually ends in disaster for the main character