A body of land that is surrounded on three sides by water
What is a Peninsula?
100
This form of government was used in Sparta where only a few select individuals made the laws for everyone else.
What is an oligarchy?
100
These protectors were incharge of collecting taxes, recruiting soldiers for the Persian Army, and acted as the Chief of police for the Persian Empire.
What is a Satrap?
100
As a way to protect the interest of several Greek city-states, many Greeks led by Pericles established this organization to help protect Greece from Persia.
What is the Delian League?
100
The Mycenaeans could pay their taxes in THREE WAYS-- ANSWER ALL THREE CORRECT-- WIN 3x the points!
What is wheat, livestock, or honey?
200
The Mycenaeans were able to copy many things from the Minoans, this was an important skill they learned from the Minoans in order to trade throughout the Mediterranean.
What is use the sun and stars to navigate?
200
At this age, Spartan men were allowed to return to Sparta and marry the women of their choice.
What is 30?
200
With an army larger than the world has ever seen, The Great Perisan King Xerxes's reason for attacking Greece.
What is revenge for his father Dorian?
200
Well educated, taught Athenians the art of public speaking, and was very influential in Athens politics, however, she was not a citizen of Athens.
Who is Aspasia?
200
The Minoans made their living by doing this.
What is trade?
300
This island lies Southeast of Greece and is the home to the Minoan civilization.
What is Crete?
300
Like most civilizations, when Sparta needed more land they used their highly trained soldiers to do what?
What is Conquered land and enslaved the people?
300
A leader who takes over by force and rules with total authority and an "IRON FIST!"
What is a tyrant?
300
This form of government used by Athens allowed everyone to participate in the decisions made by the government?
What is a DIRECT DEMOCRACY?
300
Spartans were concerned their captives would revolt. The Spartans called these people...?
What is Helots?
400
There have been many "Dark Ages" throughout the world. Greece is no different. This was the main reason that lead to Greece's Dark Ages.
What is forget to learn to read and write?
400
This tyrant became popular among the people of Athens as he took land from the rich, divided it up and gave it to the poor.
Who is Peisistratus?
400
Considered the Greatest Ruler of Persia, he united all of the empire from Iran, Turkey, Egypt, and the Middle East.
Who is Cyrus the Great?
400
DOUBLE JEOPARDY QUESTION!!!!!!!
What is wine, grapes, olives, wool, cheese, leather goods, pottery, and jewelry?
400
The Greeks were able to defeat the Persians at the Battle of Salamis because of this major advantage?
What is had faster or lighter ships?
500
The Greeks used symbols and shapes to formulate an alphabet, however they copied most of the alphabet from this civilization.
Who are the Phoenicians?
500
These fierce battles were fought on this area of land against the Spartans and the Athenians. Eventually the Spartans will win.
What is the Peloponnesius Peninsula?
500
Tired and out of breathe, he ran to Athens to give the news the Greeks had defeated the Persians. His last words "VICTORY!"
Who is Pheidippides?
500
Athenian women were very active in society. What are three examples of how Athenian women occupied their time in Athens.
What is work in the field with their husbands, supervised servants, made clothing, learned to read, and play music.
500
This Persian religion focused on worshiping a single god and believed that goodness will prevail over evil.