geography
about how many islands are in greece?
over 6000!
who was the king of mount olympus?
Zeus
what is the oldest alphabet still in use today?
the ancient Greek alphabet is the oldest alphabet still in use.
At what age did Alexander the great become the leader of Greece?
19-20 years old
why is a marathon called a marathon?
a Greek Solider named pheidippidies did a 26-mile run to announce the defeat of the invading persians
what is the terrain of greece? (ex:plains hills)
rugged mountains, lakes, forests
is medusa a greek god?
No
when was the first temple built in greece
690-650BC
who was the most powerful leader in ancient Greece
alexander the great
when did anchient greece start using money?
6th century BC
what were the houses like in greece?
they were built around a courtyard or garden.
how many greek gods are there on mount olympus?
there are 12 Greek gods.
What are the main features of ancient Greek political thought?
the development of democracy, the importance of civic participation, and the pursuit of justice and the common good
What were the 3 most used government form in ancient Greece?
democracy, monarchy, oligarchy
what country in anchient greece had the most power
athens
how long is greeces coastline?
about 8498 miles
what is hera the god of?
women,marriage and childbirth.
Name 3 major Greek Achievements
-named 3-
when was alexander the great born (bonus 400 points when did he die)
died june 10th 323 BC
what was ancient Greece's most used currency?
coins/ drachma.
how much % of mountains are in greece?
about 80% of Greece is made out of mountains
who is the god of music and dance?
apollo
what was the biggest achievement in ancient Greece?
The development of democracy
Who was the 1st leader of Ancient Greece
King Alcmaeon
what two countrys fought the most in greece
athens and sparta