Vocabulary
What is a city- state?
A city that has its own laws and rulers
This way of governing gives the people a choice in their laws and leaders.
Democracy
I am the Ancient Civilization that was home to Athens, Sparta, and Marathon. Where am I?
Greece
I am known as the "Great" conqueror and Aristotle was my teacher.
Alexander the Great
People run me today to honor Pheidippides. I am around 26 miles long.
Marathon
What does it mean if someone summoned you?
You are called to someone
If you do something all by yourself you have done it.......
Independently
I am the city-state known for being harsh and uncomfortable. We had 2 kings and were focused on war.
Sparta
I was a famous philosopher in Athens that believed in asking questions to better understand life and how things worked.
Socrates
I am the gift that Athena offered the people that was useful. It grows and provides for them, even in the rough and rugged land.
The olive tree.
Someone who enters a place by force to conquer it.
What does the word ideal mean?
perfect
I am the city-state known for creating democracy and growing olive trees
Athens
I am known for my sculptures in Greece. My most famous statue is "The Discus Thrower".
Myron
name the 3 main jobs in Ancient Greece
Farming, Sea fairing and shepherding
What is a tribute?
a gift or compliment given to honor someone.
What is a civilization?
A large group of people living together in a well organized way.
I am home to the 12 Greek gods and goddesses.
Mount Olympus
I am the king of all the gods and goddesses.
Zeus
Describe one Contribution of Ancient Greece
Answers may varry
I am a navigable body of water between two larger water sources.
Channel
What does a philosopher do?
Studies and writes about knowledge and human nature
I am the city-state where the Persians attacked the Greek army. 300 Spartan soldiers held off the Persian army after crossing the channel in what became known as "The Last Stand at ________________", but the soldiers all died being so brave.
Thermopylae
I am the first democratic elected leader in Athens by the people in Athens.
Pericles
I am the building in Athens that was built to honor Athena. The Lincoln Memorial looks very similar to it.
The Parthenon