Greek It!
Who was the main god of all Greek gods?
Zeus
Greece is a __________________, a land form sounded by water on three sides.
A peninsula.
What battle style were the Athenians known for?
Having a strong navy to battle by sea.
The Peloponnesian War came before the Golden Ages.
False- The Peloponnesian War signaled the end of the Golden Age.
What is Geography?
The study of the Earth and its land forms and inhabitants.
The definition of polytheism is called __________.
Belief in many gods.
What is the climate of Greece?
A moderate, Mediterranean climate.
What battle style was Sparta known for?
Having a strong army to battle by land.
The Parthenon was built in Athens.
True
A group of people living in a new territory with ties to a different state is called what?
A colony
What was the social class structure in Ancient Greece, from lowest to highest?
Slaves, non-citizens, citizens (aristocracy/white, native born, land-owning men)
Besides, being a peninsula and having a Mediterranean climate, what other geography features are found in Greece?
Mountains, islands chains (archipelagos), very few big rivers
Athens. A government form where citizens vote on every issue through a majority vote.
The ancient Olympics were held in honor of Athena.
False, they were in honor of Zeus
The entire way a society lives including religion, government, language and food is called what?
Culture
What do most Greek city-states have in common in their beliefs and characteristics? (Include all)
Built on an acropolis, common language, shared religious beliefs, walls, government buildings.
On a map, where is Athen's relative location compared to Sparta?
Athens is northeast of Sparta.
True
In Sparta, boys were taken from their parents at age seven and placed in military training camps.
True.
What did the Greeks call themselves before the Romans called them "Greeks"?
Hellenes
List 3 ways Greek city-states differ from each other.
Government/leader, system of laws, the type of money used.
Explain how the geography of Greece impacted their way of life?
Clothing choices, farming options, lack of food options, easy to trade, mountains for protection, etc.
List 4 ways Athens was different from Sparta.
Government forms, Education, Military Strengths, and ways of raising children.
The Persians won both of the Persian Wars.
False
What is a Golden Age?
A long period of peace and prosperity.