Greece and Governments

Minoans and Mycenaeans

100

Minoans were based on this island. 

Crete

150

Archaeologists discovered a Minoan grand palace at this Greek city. 

Knossos

200

Minoans pioneered this writing system, still undeciperable. 

Linear B

250

This group was considered to be the "first Greeks," due to their creation of the early Greek language.

Mycenaeans

300

This group of central Greeks raided Mycenean territory, ending the civilization. 

The Dorians

Profiling a Polis

100

The polis translates to this term.

City-state

150

Most polis were split between two main areas. This area refers to the open marketplace where citizens could meet.

The Agora

200

Most polis were split between two main areas. This area refers to the hilltop temples and fort.

The Acropolis

250

Athenians built this temple in honor of Athena in 483 BCE. 

Parthenon

300

Despite sharing a Greek language and religion, polis differed on government, calendars, and this priceless item.

Currency

Greek Governments

100

This government comes from a term that means "illegitimate ruler." 

Tyranny

150

In a monarchy, when a monarch dies, this person usually takes over.

Eldest son

200

This type of government comes from two Greek terms meaning "few" and "to rule." 

Oligarchy

250

A country meets regularly to discuss the country’s issues and vote on decisions, including a frequent change in leadership. 

Which type of government does this best describe? 

Democracy

300

"Democracy" comes from these two Greek words (and their meanings!) 

Demos = the people

Kratia = to rule

Greek Governments (Challenge Round)

100

This group in Athens included all male citizens over 18 and debated laws and foreign policy.

The Ekklesia

150

This group in Athens included citizens chosen by lottery and debates laws BEFORE the ekklesia. 

The Boule

200

This group in Athens was a system of courts where Athenians served as jurors.

The dikasteria

250

Oligarchies are often led by a small group of people or families. They can also be led by this class of society. 

Warrior class

300

This noble lawmaker helped Greeks create some of the first democracies in 594 BCE.

Solon

Fun Facts

100

This term refers to a ruler who got power through unconstitutional (unlawful) strategies.

Illegitimate 

150

This city-state offered its women more autonomy, or independence, than other city-states. 

Sparta

200

Who was the tyrant of Syracuse? 

Dionysios 

250

The system of the polis was created during this range of years.

1000 - 600 BCE

300

Despite living more than 3000 years ago, the Minoans artifacts weren't confirmed and discovered until this year. 

(The range of years is also okay) 

1900 - 1905 CE