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The most significant geographic features of ancient Greece are...
Mountains/ islands
What are myths?
1. Part of religion and life in Greece.
2. They explain the unknown and a guideline for behavior
3. Involves supernatural powers.
This achievement allowed Athenian people to show their pride in the city and respect for the gods.
Theater.
What is a democracy?
Citizens are able to vote on issues
This “Greek” leader was one of the most influential military commanders in history and never lost a battle. He was taught by Aristotle.
Alexander the Great
What is a peninsula?
Land that is surrounded by water on all three sides
What type of religion did the ancient Greek's follow?
They were polytheistic.
This was built in honor of Athena.
The Parthenon/ Acropolis
What is an oligarchy?
a few wealthy leaders/ king's
Why was Alexander III, so Great?
He was able to expand his empire and conquer lands in a short time.
How did the Greek’s adapt to their environment by depending on the surrounding bodies of water?
People living near the ocean and sea became very good at fishing, sailing, building boats and selling goods (merchants)
Patron goddess of Athens
Athena
What was ONE outcome of the Persian wars?
Greece won the battles and was able to preserve its democracy.
What is one characteristic of a ‘tyranny’?
a person takes over by force – illegally
This is the name of slaves in ancient Greece.
Helots
Name the continent that Greece is located on.
Europe
Ares
Intricate pottery, realistic sculptures, comedic and tragic theater, as well as magnificent buildings are all evidence of what time period?
Athens experienced a Golden Age
Describe the culture of Sparta.
1. Militaristic
2. Everyone role was to serve and protect Sparta
3. Women have more freedom
Describe the legacy of Alexander the Great
1. Fought battles
2. Established military towns
3. Conquered a lot of land in a short period.
What is the largest island in Greece?
Crete
Curiosity can get you into dangerous situations
What was Hellenism?
The spread of Greek traditions and knowledge to other cultures.
Describe the culture in the city-state of Athens.
1. Value education and art
2. Big trade power- Navy, good shipbuilders
3. Had a democracy
4. Women had no vote
Who benefited the most from the oligarchs that governed many Greek city-states?
Kings