Ancient Greece

A body of stories about gods and heroes that tried to explain how the world works

Which tells the story of the last years of the Trojan War?

Because of the surrounding sea, Greeks became

A famous poet and one of the earliest Greek writers

A leader who uses force to hold power

Everyone who lived in a city-state lived inside the city walls

Greeks visited the oracle at Delphi to ask what god questions?

A Greek famous for his fables

Many English words and expressions come from Greek mythology.

Which of these did NOT take place in the agora?

What sea lies east of the Greek mainland?

A brilliant elected leader who led the Athens government

Who is the king of the gods?

People who have the right to participate in government

Which of these was a harsh ruler and would disagree with democracy?

A high hill that often had a fortress on its top

The Mycenaeans lived...

Who had the power in a democracy?

Short stories that teach the reader lessons about life or give advice on how to live

Citizens of Athens voted on...

An age marked by great achievements

Apollo was the god of the...

rich landowners

What is a lyric poem?