Alexander the Great's empire extended as far east as (India). In ancient times, Greece was made up of independent cities called (city-states)
True, true
100
Weather conditions of a region over a period of many years is called__________
climate
100
City state that was first to become powerful
Sparta
100
Which man was a blind singing poet of Ancient Greece?
Homer
200
the largest gathering place in the Greek city-state
theater
200
Alexander the Great's short life was prophesied in the book of (Esther). All of the work in Sparta was done by the (bards)
Daniel, helots
200
Conditions such as temperature and precipitation which change from day to day make up a part of a region's _______. The amount of rain, snow, sleet, etc an area receives is called____________
weather, precipitation
200
Philosopher and foreigners were not welcome here.
Sparta
200
Which man was a freed slave that wrote fables?
Aesop
300
the religious center of the city
acropolis
300
A singing poet is called a (philosopher). A large group of foot soldiers, armed with shields and spears and trained to move together, is called a (phalanx)
bard, true
300
Name the middle zone of the climate map. What does it's name mean?
Torrid means sorching
300
This city-state was the greatest cultural center in ancient Greece. At age 7 boys began a training program designed to make them loyal soldiers.
Athens, Sparta
300
Which Greek god was honored by the Olympic games?
Zeus
400
a long racing track
stadium
400
Greece is located on the (Apennine) peninsula. Alexander the Great built 16 cities and named each of them (Alexandria) after himself.
Balkan, true
400
The climate zone that is neither too hot nor too cold is what zone? Locate on the map.
temperate
400
At age 7 boys began a program of education designed to make them good citizens. The idea of democracy was developed in this city-state.
Athens, Athens
400
Which body of water cuts Greece almost in half? Which alphabet did the Greeks borrow and add vowels to?
Gulf of Corinth, Phoenician
500
the marketplace
agora
500
Most of Greece was conquered by Alexander's father, (Philip II). The word that comes from two words meaning "people" and "rule" is (philosopher)
true, democracy
500
the zone that is extremely cold is called? Locate on the map
frigid (top and bottom)
500
Most of the men in this city-state never learned to read of write. At age of 18 boys in this city-state became citizens after taking a pledge in a solemn ceremony.
Sparta, Athens
500
During the Hellenistic Age, which language was used in most of the civilized world? Why was that useful?
Greek, spread the gospel and write New Testament in Greek