Ancient Greece Vocab & Map

located in northern Greece, believed to be where most of the Greek gods and goddesses lived.

Temple to Athena in Athens

Hippocrates

Land surrounded by water on 3 sides but connected to the mainland

a high hill upon which a Greek temples were built - all Greek city-states had one

war between Greeks and the people of Troy, over Helen of Troy and included the "Trojan Horse"

Government where citizens vote on all laws - in Athens. Only men could vote

Son of Phillip II, great general who named many cities after himself, spread Greek Culture.

city-state strictly ruled by military force, known for it's strength and military might

Identify B

slaves that farmed for the Spartans

Identify A

began in Olympia, Greece, as athletic contests to honor Zeus,3500 years ago.

Greek philosopher taught people to ask questions, was forced to drink poison

1st city-state to have democracy, men could vote. Known for wealth, arts and love of learning

What happened to Alexander the Great's Empire when he died?

About what % of Greece is covered in mountains?

Which statement is true?

The mountainous terrain of Greece caused

Greek poet who wrote the - the Iliad and the Odyssey - stories of the heroes of the Trojan war

Identify D

greek word for city-state

Famous battle between 300 Spartan soldiers- inspired Greeks to defeat King Xerxes of Persia

Columns - Ionic, Doric & Corinthian

Identify E

city founded by Alexander the Great center of trade and learning, Pharos, greatest library .

The spread of Greek culture blended with Asian cultures conquered by Alexander the Great.

Dispite differences in Greek city states there were similarities such as...

a government in which only a few people have power - Sparta had this type of government

Identify C

Greek philosopher who taught Alexander the Great

War between Sparta and Athens; Spartans won.

Time of peace in Athens. Artists created statues, and great temples. such as the Parthenon.

Identify F

A Spartan army formation with overlapping shields

large peninsula (shaped like a hand) that is located in the south where Sparta was

Greek hero of Trojan War - according to myth he was invulnerable except for his heel.