Purple
It is a landform that is mostly surrounded by water.
peninsula
Which civilization was known for its warriors, building walled fortresses around Greece, and fighting in the legendary Trojan War?
The Mycenaeans
What is the name for the major gods and goddesses from Greek mythology?
The Olympians
Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle were all famous leaders in which academic field of study?
Philosophy
What types of plays were invented by the ancient Greeks and became a form of entertainment?
Comedy and tragedy
How did mountains affect civilization in ancient Greece?
The Greeks were protected by natural barriers, but the poor soil made it harder to grow crops.
He wrote two epics called the Iliad and the Odyssey, which told stories about gods and heroes
Homer
He outlawed debt slavery and gave citizenship to all free men in Athens.
Solon
He was a politician who changed Athens’ constitution and made it a democracy.
Cleisthenes
In Athens they debated and voted on laws and other decisions.
the Assembly
Who was the Greek politician that was a huge advocate for democracy, supervised the reconstruction of the Acropolis, and turned the Delian League into an empire?
Pericles
Why did King Darius send the Persian army to attack Greece in the Battle of Marathon during the Persian Wars?
Darius wanted revenge after the Greeks assisted a rebellion in Persian territory.
The Persian victory inspired the Greeks after the outnumbered Spartans and their allies bravely fought to the death.
Battle of Thermopylae
What were some of the major goods produced in ancient Greece?
Olives, pottery, and wine
Who were the citizens that also traditionally served as soldiers in the armies of most Greek city-states?
Hoplites
Which city-state in ancient Greece experienced several government changes and eventually became the first democracy in the world?
Athens
What were the powers of the god named Zeus in Greek mythology?
Sky and thunder
Who was the goddess of wisdom and battle strategy in Greek mythology that was honored at the Parthenon on the Acropolis?
Athena
Which empire was the target of Alexander’s military campaign and was conquered after losing the Battles of Granicus, Issus, and Gaugamela?
Persian Empire
What were the five events of the pentathlon in the ancient Greek Olympics?
They were long jump, discus, footrace, javelin, and wrestling.
high hill that housed the fortress of a city-state
Acropolis
agreement formed between groups to work together
Alliance:
type of government in which only a small group of the wealthiest people have power
Aristocracy
someone who has the right to participate in government
Citizen
type of government that gives citizens the power to rule themselves
Democracy