Architecture
What has been included in the design of many American buildings today?
Columns
In which continent is Greece located?
Europe
What major sporting event is held every four years for countries around the world, and is modeled after an event that took place in Ancient Greece?
The Olympics
How did Greeks adapt to being close to the sea?
Shipbuilding
What was the purpose of the pottery made in ancient Greece?
Often taught life lessons and storing liquids
What famous Greek building sits high atop the Acropolis?
The Parthenon
A piece of land that is surrounded by water on 3 sides is called what? (Greece is located on one of these.)
A peninsula
Mosaics, paintings, sculptures, and pottery are all examples of what type of contribution from the ancient Greeks?
The arts
What is a physical characteristic of ancient Greece?
Rocky mountains and hills
What are two human resources from ancient Greece?
Shipbuilders and Fisherman
What ancient building was built using columns, and is still standing today?
The Parthenon
Greece is located near what body of water?
Mediterranean Sea
List four major contributions made by the ancient Greeks.
Columns, the Olympics, pottery (or sculptures), and democracy
Where did the ancient Greeks farm?
Terraced hillsides
Ancient Greeks started as small city-states, then the culture spread throughout the Mediterranean Sea to parts of Europe, Asia, and -?
Africa
Ancient Greek men voted on their own rules and laws. What is this form of government called?
Direct Democracy
What were the two main crops that were grown in ancient Greece?
Grapes and olives
Greece today is made up of a peninsula and many what?
Islands
Government in the United States is based on the ancient Greek idea of a -
Government by the people (Voting)
List four ways that the ancient Greeks adapted to their environment.