Geography
Which continent is Greece located on?
Europe
What city-state had the best Navy?
Athens
What civilization became the main enemy of Greece throughout its history?
Persia/Persian Empire
The Olympics
What is the name of the large temple that sits on the Acropolis in Athens?
Parthenon
What was the terrain like in Greece?
Mountainous
City-states are similar to ______ in modern-day.
Countries
What two countries did Mr. Edwards travel to during Spring Break 2024?
Ireland and the United Kingdom (England)
What is a Golden Age and a Dark Age?
Answers may vary.
Name the three great philosophers
What major geographical feature did Greece not have?
A major river
What was the name of the alliance between the Greek city-states?
The Delian League
What "invisible enemy" killed many people during the war between Sparta and Athens?
The Great Athenian Plague
What did Greece trade to gain much of its wealth?
Olives/Olive Oil
This boat could ram other ship with it's large metal strut located towards the front of the boat.
Trireme/Triremes
What sea is located to the East of Greece and was the primary waterway for Athens?
Aegean Sea
What was the name of the war between Sparta and Athens?
The Peloponnesian War
What is Mr. Edwards's favorite movie franchise? (If you can guess which movie is my favorite in the franchise, you receive double points.)
Star Wars (Double points if Revenge of the Sith guessed)
The Athenians are the first to create what type of government?
Democracy
Military formation that was popularized by the Greeks. (hint: Used shields to cover them)
Phalanx
What area of Europe is Greece located in? (ex. NW, SE, SW, NE)
Southeastern
What strategy did the Spartans use in their war against Athens?
War of attrition (burning food and supplies)
Name another city-state that is not Sparta or Athens.
Corinth, Argos, Megara.
Name the four groups that merged to create Greek Culture.
Dorians, Phoenicians, Mycenaeans, and Minoans
What is Philosophy?
Answers may vary.