Geography
In what continent is Greece located?
Europe
Where did the Ancient Greeks believe the Twelve Olympian gods lived?
Mount Olympus
What are the 4 types of government that developed in ancient Greece?
Democracy, Oligarchy, Tyranny and Monarchy
What type of economy did ancient Greece have?
A trade based economy
Who was NOT a free citizen in ancient Greece?
Slaves
What is a peninsula?
Land that is surrounded by water on three (or most) sides.
What was the holy book for the ancient Greek religion that contains its teachings and guidelines?
There were no holy books or sets of official guidelines for the ancient Greek religion.
What is an Oligarchy?
A type of government in which power is shared between a small group of people
Why did the Greeks establish several colonies around the Mediterranean Sea?
They wanted to increase their wealth through trade and support their growing population.
Did Athenian women have more or fewer rights than Spartan women?
Athenian women had fewer rights than Spartan women.
What are the three main seas that surround Greece? (Bonus if you get all 4)
Aegean, Ionian, and Mediterranean Sea.
Bonus: Adriatic Sea to the Northwest.
What were the powers of the god named Zeus in Greek mythology?
Sky and thunder
What is a democracy?
A type of government that gives citizens the power to rule themselves
Why did Greeks need to trade goods?
The geography lacked good farmland and other basic resources.
Why did Spartan boys receive limited food and supplies during their military training?
The government wanted Spartan warriors to be tough, disciplined, and not tempted by a comfortable life.
How did mountains affect civilization in ancient Greece?
The Greeks were protected by natural barriers, but the poor soil made it harder to grow crops.
What is the name for the major gods and goddesses from Greek mythology?
The Olympians
In Athenian democracy, who was excluded from participating in the government?
Women, children, immigrants, and enslaved people were excluded from Athenian democracy.
What were some of the major goods produced in ancient Greece?
Olives, pottery, and wine
Did Athens have a powerful army or navy? Did Sparta have a powerful army or navy?
Athens had a powerful navy and Sparta had a powerful army.
What is the highest, most important mountain in Greece?
Mount Olympus
Who was the goddess of wisdom and battle strategy in Greek mythology that was honored at the Parthenon on the Acropolis?
Athena
What is the difference between a TYRANNY and a MONARCHY?
A tyrant rules by force, and a monarch is born with the power to rule for life.
Why did the Greeks establish several colonies around the Mediterranean Sea?
They wanted to increase their wealth through trade and support their growing population.
What were some of the main differences and similarities between Athens and Sparta?
In Athens: had a democracy, fewer women had rights, relied on trade, and valued art and culture.
In Sparta: had an oligarchy, more women had rights, relied on farming and conquests, valued strength and military